The Jewish Federations of North America thank the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs for proposing $333.3 million for the critical Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), but at a time when the Jewish community is facing record threats, call for fully funding the program.

"Our community is extremely grateful for Congress's actions supporting the security of Jewish and other faith communities through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, but we also know that the need has far outpaced the funding," said Eric D. Fingerhut, President and CEO of Jewish Federations of North America.

Last year, NSGP was only able to cover 27% of grant applications—down from 43% the previous year—leaving thousands of synagogues, churches, mosques, and other applicants without the necessary support to secure their facilities. The Jewish community has called on the program to be funded at $1b to meet the rising cost of security at houses of worship.