Grant Funding for Campus Security

Many private and faith-based schools qualify for federal and state security grants — but most never apply because they don't know where to start. Here is what is available and where to find it.

FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program Federal funding up to $150,000 for eligible nonprofit organizations to implement target hardening and security improvements. Applications are submitted through the FEMA GO portal. Program Info: fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security Apply at: go.fema.gov

California Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) State-level funding up to $200,000 for California nonprofits. Does not require SAM.gov registration. Applications submitted directly to Cal OES. Program Info: caloes.ca.gov/grants/homeland-security/nonprofit-security-grant-program Contact: CSNSGP@caloes.ca.gov

Diocesan & Faith Community Funding The Diocese of San Jose and other California dioceses maintain internal grant pools and safety initiative funds for affiliated schools. Contact your diocesan office directly to ask about available safety funding cycles.

Knights of Columbus Catholic councils at the local, state, and national level offer safety and security grants for Catholic institutions. Contact your local council or visit kofc.org to explore available programs.

Federal Frameworks We Use

Every Shepherd Security Advisors engagement is built on established federal methodology - not opinion.

CISA SSAT

CISA School Security Assessment Tool (SSAT) The federal four-layer school security framework developed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. SSA uses the SSAT as the foundation for every campus assessment. Access the tool: cisa.gov/school-security-assessment-tool

FEMA IS Courses

FEMA Independent Study Courses Free online emergency preparedness training for school administrators and staff. Recommended courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800. Start here: training.fema.gov/is

ALICE Training

ALICE Active Threat Response A nationally recognized framework for active threat preparedness in schools. SSA's founder is certified in ALICE. Learn more: alicetraining.com

Know Your Surroundings

California's Megan's Law database allows schools to search registered sex offenders by proximity to their campus. This is public information and part of every SSA threat environment assessment. A 2-mile search around a Campbell, CA school campus returned 420 registered offenders as of early 2026. Search your campus: meganslaw.ca.gov