This practice conducts threat and vulnerability assessments specifically designed to support non‑profit 501(c)(3) institutions seeking federal and state security‑grant funding. These assessments are structured to meet the documentation, justification, and risk‑based requirements outlined by DHS, state agencies, and local grant administrators. The work directly supports organizations applying under programs such as:

• Urban Area Security Initiative / Nonprofit Security Grant Program (UASI‑NSGP)
• Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes (SCAHC)

Each assessment is tailored to the institution’s mission, operational realities, and risk profile.

Grant‑specific assessments require a level of precision and subject‑matter expertise that goes far beyond a standard security review. This practice brings a background that includes:

• Experience evaluating security vulnerability assessments for the Department of Homeland Security and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
• Work with the CUNY Research Foundation, which led statewide assessment and grant‑support efforts for nonprofit institutions
• Decades of specialized training and operational experience conducting security vulnerability assessments across New York City and throughout the United States
• Deep familiarity with grant guidelines, scoring criteria, and the practical requirements that influence successful funding outcomes

This combination results in assessments that are defensible, standards‑aligned, and written in a way that resonates with federal and state reviewers.

Grant‑aligned assessment work spans a wide range of nonprofit and public‑serving environments, including:

• Houses of worship of all faiths, supporting public safety and the continuance of religious freedom
• Nonprofit cultural institutions such as museums, theaters, and community centers
• Private schools, strengthening safety and preventing crime and violence in educational settings
• Local police departments, assisting with the procurement of equipment and technologies for counter‑terrorism mitigation

Each assessment is site‑specific and grounded in the operational realities of the organization.

Security, threat, and vulnerability assessments used for grant applications must be:

• Site‑specific
• Risk‑based
• Aligned with DHS and state guidelines
• Detailed enough to justify proposed projects
• Clear, defensible, and operationally grounded

Organizations should be cautious of “security expert” vendors whose assessments are designed primarily to sell products. These reports are often generic, incomplete, and not aligned with grant requirements — which can weaken an institution’s security posture and jeopardize funding.

Grant reviewers can immediately distinguish between a product‑driven assessment and a true risk‑based evaluation.

An independent security professional with grant‑program expertise provides:

• Grant‑specific security assessments built on proven methodologies and best practices
• Clear, defensible documentation that supports funding requests
• Accurate identification of vulnerabilities and the protective measures needed to address them
• A structured, professional process that maximizes the likelihood of successful grant outcomes

This approach gives organizations the clarity, justification, and strategic direction needed to secure funding and strengthen long‑term safety and resilience.