Thomas More University has been awarded $188,746 through the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and administered by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security.
“Thanks to this grant, we can continue our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment,” said James E. Sparks, assistant director of Emergency & Risk Management at Thomas More University. “This funding will allow us to make important investments in strengthening our security infrastructure and enhancing existing campus security measures, helping us better protect our students, faculty, staff, and visitors and support the well-being of our entire campus community.”
The grant application was developed by the University’s Department of Public Safety and Division of Emergency & Risk Management as part of ongoing efforts to identify security needs, pursue funding opportunities and advance initiatives that enhance campus protection.
The award provides an opportunity to further the University’s long-term security goals, strengthen emergency preparedness and prevention efforts, and support continued improvements to campus safety infrastructure. Implementation of the approved enhancements will proceed in accordance with applicable grant requirements and following execution of the formal grant agreement.
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