Thompson announces FY2026 nonprofit security grants, urging Mississippi applicants to seek funding for security improvements.
Quiver AI Summary
Thompson announces grant period: Congressman Bennie Thompson said Mississippi’s application period is open for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The program provides funding for security upgrades and related activities for eligible nonprofits considered at heightened risk of attack.
Background on the program: The release says Thompson has supported the NSGP for years and sponsored laws that formally authorized the program, increased funding, and expanded access for nonprofits in rural and urban areas. It also notes a 2022 law he sponsored that further adjusted the program.
Deadline and information: Grant proposals must be submitted to the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security by 5 p.m. on July 15, 2026. The office will hold grant-writing sessions on July 1 and July 8 for interested applicants.
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Bennie G. Thompson Fundraising
Bennie G. Thompson recently disclosed $110.8K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 14th, 2026. This was the 777th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 25.8% came from individual donors.
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Bennie G. Thompson Net Worth
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Bennie G. Thompson Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Bennie G. Thompson:
- H.R.9163: Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026
- H.R.7382: Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency Act
- H.R.7124: Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection Act
- H.R.6548: DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act
- H.R.4971: Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act
- H.R.4579: FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act
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