DENVER - On August 11, 2025, Governor Polis and the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) awarded 11 nonprofit agencies with funding from the 2025 State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). These grants help places of worship and nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attack due to ideology, beliefs, religion, or mission make security enhancements to keep Coloradans safe. 

“In our Colorado For All, everyone has the right to worship how you want. Hate-driven terrorist attacks based on religion and beliefs will not be tolerated, and today's new grants will help protect some of our most at-risk communities. These security improvements will keep Coloradans safer,” said Governor Polis. 

“Every Coloradan deserves to feel safe, no matter how they worship and these grants can help provide the resources that organizations need to improve safety at their facilities. We are committed to supporting local nonprofits and places of worship to create safer environments for everyone,” said Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Kevin Klein. 

The award allocations are listed below for each of the agencies and the amount awarded. The program awarded a total of $250,000 today to the following nonprofits: 

• Congregation Hebrew Educational Alliance (3599): $25,000
• Congregation Hebrew Educational Alliance (3600): $25,000
• Congregation Bonai Shalom: $20,000
• Denver Jewish Day School: $24,320
• Southeast Center for Judaism: $25,000
• Chabad Jewish Center for Longmont: $18,000
• The Jewish Life Center: $25,000
• Simchat Torah Beit Midrash-Parker: $14,000
• Rocky Mountain Christian Academy: $25,000
• East Denver Orthodox Synagogue: $25,000
• ISRAEL EMERGENCY ALLIANCE dba Stand with us: $5,700
• Denver Islamic Society: $10,000 

Last week, Governor Polis celebrated the Anti-Defamation League's recognition of Colorado as a leading state in the fight against antisemitism. Colorado is among nine other states leading the way in combatting the rise of antisemitism. Today’s grant support covers many religions and denominations and is a critical part of Colorado’s efforts to stop any violence targeted at houses of worship in the state.