Neilson lauds Nonprofit Security Grant Program Awards
Rep. Ed Neilson October 24, 2024 | 3:56 PM
State Rep. Ed Neilson announced today that two Jewish synagogues were awarded $98,100 to enhance security for protection against acts of hate.
In the 2024-25 state budget, House Democrats voted to bolster the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program to protect vulnerable communities from hate crimes.
Funding for this program was more than doubled within the state budget, thanks to the leadership of Gov. Josh Shapiro and House Democrats.
“All Pennsylvanians deserve to feel safe no matter where they are,” Neilson said. “This is not just a matter of security, but of justice. This funding will provide protected communities with peace of mind as they worship, pray or gather with their community.”
The following organizations received awards from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program:
- Congregation Ahavas Torah - $75,000
- Politz Hebrew Academy Philadelphia - $23,100
PCCD administers the Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program, which has provided $25 million in funding to more than 580 organizations since its inception. This latest, seventh round of grants will go to 208 nonprofit organizations, including 102 organizations that have never before received funding through this program.
More information about the 208 selected applicants, the county served and award amounts can be found on the PCCD website.