As the Office of Government Relations, we are charged with representing the policy positions of The Episcopal Church to the government in Washington. We also aim to share information from the federal government with the Episcopal Public Policy Network and the broader church. 

Please find below a selection of government resources that you may find useful in your diocese, congregation, and community. 

As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions. 

Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

• Protecting Houses of Worship (DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)
• Protecting Places of Worship Forum (DOJ Community Relations Service)
• 5 Ways to Improve the Safety and Security of Your Place of Worship or Community Spaces (DHS FEMA)
• Take these 4 Steps to Apply for a Nonprofit Security Grant (DHS FEMA)
• CP3 Resources (DHS)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):

• FEMA Resources for Hurricane Helene
• Voluntary Organization Information Sharing and Engagement (VOISE) – Upcoming Call on October 1st, register here
• FEMA Grant Program for Preparedness, hazard mitigation assistance, shelter and services, emergency food and shelter, and more!

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

• Grant Application Webinar to learn how to complete the grant application process
• Kids and Climate Health Zone
• Environmental Justice Climate Corps (EJCC) Program has launched and is now accepting applications
• Clean School Bus Rebate Program is Open for Applications to help your community gain access to clean school buses

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS):

• Citizenship and Integration Grant Program provides funding for organizations to help prepare immigrants for naturalization

Office of Gun Violence Prevention:

• Announcement of Additional Actions to Reduce Gun Violence and Save Lives

US Department of Transportation (DOT)

• Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program | US Department of Transportation