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Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post

Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 27 January 2025

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These updates are shared to help raise the situational awareness of Faith-Based organizations to best defend against and mitigate the impacts from all-hazards threats including physical security, cybersecurity, and natural disasters.

NSGP 101: Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make in the Grant Application Process

The Generosity Genius item discusses FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). The item details common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make in NSGP Applications:

  1. Not Answering Questions Directly
  2. Omitting Necessary Information
  3. Ignoring the Guidance and Scoring Rubric
  4. Failing to Be Concise
  5. Misalignment Between the Vulnerability Assessment and Mission Statement
  6. Outdated or Generic Vulnerability Assessments

How to Avoid These Mistakes:

  1. Answer Questions Directly
  2. Include All Required Information
  3. Leverage the Guidance and Scoring Rubric
  4. Write Concisely and Impactfully
  5. Align the Vulnerability Assessment and Mission Statement
  6. Update Your Vulnerability Assessment Regularly

Analyst Comments:

Faith-Based Organization should consider applying for a NSGP grant.

The 16 October 2023 Daily Awareness Post details additional suggestions for a successful grant application.

Nashville School Shooter’s Manifesto: Calls To Attack Mosques, Churches, Synagogues, Military Bases, Government Buildings, Power Grids, Schools

MEMRI reports on a wide variety of items in the alleged manifesto of the Antioch High School shooter. The shooter states “,.. mosques, churches, synagogues, military bases, government and federal buildings, power grids, and schools should be attacked.

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Analyst Comments:

Manifestos can help security teams recognize and prepare for threats. Sadly, they can also inspire future shooters. While the Nashville shooter did not attack a House of Worship, based on part of the shooters alleged manifesto, Faith-Based Organizations should consider that they continue to be the target of lone attackers.

More Security-focused Content

Attacks on Houses of Worship in 2023
Read the March 2024 Threat Level Statement Update
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