The Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides resources to help at-risk nonprofits improve physical security at their locations 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: 10/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) will make available $4,465,000 for nonprofit 501(c) (3) organizations (such as faith-based institutions, medical and health care facilities, and other human service entities) to competitively solicit one-time grant funding to enhance building safety and security for its members/visitors and staff. This Availability of Grant Funds (AGF) will provide all the information needed to submit an application for consideration under the SFY26 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CNSGP).
This program provides onetime grant funding to help nonprofit organizations (including faith-based institutions, medical and health care facilities, and other human service entities) improve building safety and security for its members/participants and staff.
Priority is given to applicants who:
- Demonstrate the greatest need (experienced threats and/or incidents of terrorism or hate crimes known or believed to be related to their nonprofit organization’s purpose, mission, or services) and
- Propose cost-effective solutions to address high priority security gaps or weaknesses.
Funding Information
Maximum award amount is $60,000/application.
Grant Period
January 2026 – August 31, 2026.
Allowable Equipment and Technology Related Costs
Equipment and Systems – Allowable costs are focused on security enhancements. Funding can be used for the acquisition and installation of security equipment on real property (including buildings) owned or leased by the nonprofit organization, specifically to prevent or protect against the risk of a terrorist attack or hate crime.
This equipment is limited to the following categories:
- Physical Security Enhancement Equipment
- Inspection and Screening System
Types of purchases eligible for funding include but are not limited to:
- Exterior door and door locks (with single secure entry points)
- Surveillance video cameras
- Site alarms
- Internal public address system
- Tourniquets or other emergency first aid equipment
- Security fencing
- Lighting
- Access control systems.
Eligibility Criteria
Only a 501(c)3 nonprofit is eligible to apply. A nonprofit must demonstrate they are at high risk of a terror attack or hate crime to be eligible for funding.
For more information, visit OGR.
