OGR Grant Programs and Initiatives

This grant program makes funds available to nonprofits, public colleges and universities and municipalities to purchase Automated External Defibrillators (AED).

This program provides reimbursement for costs incurred by municipal police departments whose officers complete the Bridge Academy Training Program.

This state-funded program assists Massachusetts Police Departments with providing police officers with the best lifesaving equipment available.

This program makes federal funds available to municipal law enforcement agencies to address unmet public safety needs in the communities they serve. Funding is provided through the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.

This program provides eligible organizations with car seats for distribution to low-income families in need.

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is pleased to announce the FY23 Commonwealth Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) competitive grant opportunity.

The Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides resources to assist at-risk nonprofits improve physical security at their locations.

This grant program makes funds available to at-risk nonprofits to assist with the cost of security personnel.

The Commonwealth Restorative Justice Community Grant Program provides state funding to 501(c)3 nonprofits and groups of organizations that provide community-based restorative justice programming.

This program supports efforts to enhance the ability of local police and fire departments to respond to emergencies, including acts of terrorism.