US Ups Federal Funding by $400 Million to Strengthen Places of Worship Security

The federal government has increased financing for houses of worship security by $400 million, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer said on Sunday.

The increase in wealth coincides with growing worries about dangers to Muslim and Jewish populations, partly stoked by the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Under the increased boost in financing to the already-existing federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program, places such as synagogues and mosques might seek to utilize the money to install cameras or employ security professionals, according to Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer of increased York City.

Schumer said, “We’re going to keep funding so that no synagogue or other religious institution has to live in the fear that they currently live with.”

Last year, the program gave $305 million to charitable organizations to help safeguard their buildings against possible intrusions.

A New York Police Department official claimed that three synagogues in New York City and the Brooklyn Museum received bomb threats via email on Saturday. Two synagogues were evacuated due to threats; however, no explosives were discovered.

For the purpose of applying for the first round of funding, houses of worship must do so by May 21.