Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, announced that the Las Vegas metro area has received $2.6 million in preparedness funding from the Department of Homeland Security under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) and Transit Security Grant Program. These programs provide funding for target hardening and security enhancements to nonprofit entities and public transportation systems.

“As a world-class travel destination, Las Vegas faces unique threats from both domestic and foreign sources,” said Rep. Titus. “This preparedness grant funding is an important investment in the safety of nonprofits, like the Jewish Federation and the Rape Crisis Center, that have experienced an increase in threats of violence. Our public transportation system, which moves residents and tourists alike around the valley and to special events like Raiders games and popular concerts, will also be better equipped to handle attacks.”

Background

DHS Preparedness Grant Funding for Nevada for Fiscal Year 2022:

• Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Urban Areas: The Midbar Kodesh Temple in the Las Vegas area will receive $125,476.
• On a state level, Nevada will receive $415,634 to enhance nonprofit security.
• In transit security, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada will receive $2.5 million.

DHS Announces Funding Allocations for FY 2022 Preparedness Grants: “Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced final allocations for $550 million for seven Fiscal Year 2022 competitive preparedness grant programs. These allocations, together with the almost $1.5 billion in non-competitive grant funding announced earlier this year, total more than $2 billion in FY 2022 to help prepare our nation against man-made threats and natural disasters.”

“The grant programs provide funding to state, local, tribal and territorial governments, nonprofit agencies and the private sector to build and sustain capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from acts of terrorism and other disasters.”

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