The Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program makes funds available to at-risk nonprofits to assist with the cost of security personnel to protect against hate crimes or extremist attacks.
Donor Name: Office of Grants and Research (OGR)
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 0/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), a state agency that is part of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), will make available $500,000.00 for nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organizations to competitively solicit one-time grant funding to assist with the cost of security personnel. This grant opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations to address building security and the safety of attendees and staff by providing financial support for qualified and properly trained security personnel. nonprofit organizations face extraordinary new challenges working to develop safe and secure environments.
For the purpose of this competitive grant opportunity, funding will be prioritized for proposals demonstrating greatest need and cost-effective solutions to address their building safety and security shortfalls with the goal of enhancing the safety of all. Applicants should thoroughly provide supporting information showing their high risk for a terrorist attack or hate crime, including any previous instances where an attack or crime took place.
Funding Information
Maximum award amount is $40,000.
Grant Period
January 2026 – September 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Only a 501(c)3 nonprofit that can demonstrate a high risk of a terror attack or hate crime is eligible to apply.
For more information, visit OGR.
