Project Protect

Accessing funding. Securing communities.

Project Protect, an initiative of the Orthodox Union’s Teach Coalition, and OU Advocacy Center, builds on decades of experience securing and implementing government funding to protect our Jewish institutions. Today, we work nationwide to provide full-service support - advocating for new funding for all at-risk nonprofits, maximizing the available grant opportunities, and guiding institutions through the application and execution process.

Project Protect’s grant services team works specifically on behalf of every type of Jewish establishment - schools, synagogues, community centers, camps, and more - helping them to remain safe, secure havens for Jewish life.
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What We’ve Accomplished

What We’ve Accomplished

In 2022, our advocates helped secure $493 million in government funding for at-risk nonprofits

What We’re Going After

What We’re Going After

In the next year, we will advocate for $1 billion in government funding for at-risk nonprofits

Our Impact

Since 2013, Teach Coalition and the OU have been there and advocated for some of the most significant federal and state security initiatives
2013
NY creates state nonpublic school security funding program (NPSE).
2015
PA creates state security funding for security guards in nonpublic schools.
2016
NJ Creates Nonpublic School Security Aid Program NY triples nonpublic school security funding to $15M.
2017
Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program jumps from $90M to $180M. FL creates security funding program for Jewish schools.
2018
NJ increases nonpublic school security funding by 50% to $75/pupil PA creates new security grant program for at-risk nonprofits
2019
CA increases state nonprofit security grant funding to $15M
2020
NJ doubles nonpublic school security funding to $150/pupil
2022
Federal NSGP funding reaches $305M
2022
NJ increases nonpublic school security funding to $205/pupil - full security funding parity with public schools
2023
MD creates first-ever funding program for nonpublic school Health, Nursing, and Security funded at $2.5M FL increases Jewish school security funding program to $5M

Testimonials

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“We were completely overwhelmed with the grant requirements and were worried about meeting deadlines. The Project Protect team stepped in and got everything in motion- quarterly reports, MWBE requirements. They worked with us in a calm and reassuring manner and helped us utilize our grant money. We’re now comfortable applying for another round of grant funding for additional items that we critically need!”
- Scott Buchner, Director of Finance, North Shore Hebrew Academy
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“They helped us get all the supporting documents that we needed and are there for every step of the grant process. Any questions or issues I have, within a couple of hours, it gets done. They are my first and only lifeline.”
- Behie Ahdout, Administrator, Ahavat Shalom Synagogue
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“They explained exactly what needed to be done, and how to do it. Everything was taken care of and submitted to the government on time, and we had regular progress updates and check-ins. Project Protect ensured that our school was well-informed so that we could navigate government requirements. ”
- Anonymous
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“Partnering with Project Protect was pivotal for our community center. Their expertise in securing grants enhanced our safety measures, giving us peace of mind. Their commitment to Jewish institutions is truly commendable.”
- Rebecca Goldstein, Director, Beth Shalom Community Center
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“Partnering with Project Protect was pivotal for our community center. Their expertise in securing grants enhanced our safety measures, giving us peace of mind. Their commitment to Jewish institutions is truly commendable.”
- Rebecca Goldstein, Director, Beth Shalom Community Center
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“We were completely overwhelmed with the grant requirements and were worried about meeting deadlines. The Project Protect team stepped in and got everything in motion- quarterly reports, MWBE requirements. They worked with us in a calm and reassuring manner and helped us utilize our grant money. We’re now comfortable applying for another round of grant funding for additional items that we critically need!”
- Scott Buchner, Director of Finance, North Shore Hebrew Academy
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“They helped us get all the supporting documents that we needed and are there for every step of the grant process. Any questions or issues I have, within a couple of hours, it gets done. They are my first and only lifeline.”
- Behie Ahdout, Administrator, Ahavat Shalom Synagogue

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