Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program

This program provides resources to help at-risk nonprofits improve physical security at their locations to protect against hate crimes or extremist attacks.

Overview

PLEASE NOTE: This program is not currently accepting applications for funding.

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),
• Propose cost-effective solutions to address high priority security gaps or weaknesses, and 
• have NOT previously received CNSGP or similar funding from OGR.

Find information on the Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program.

Eligibility

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.

Key Dates and Materials

Key Dates:

AGF Posted: September 6, 2024

Applicant Assistance Webinar (optional): September 18, 2024, at 11 a.m.

Register here.

Application deadline: October 10, 2024, no later than 4 p.m.

Award Notification (anticipated): December 2024

Performance Period (anticipated): January 2025 – August 31, 2025

Application Materials:

FY25 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program AGF

FY25 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program Online Application Form

FY25 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program Budget Worksheet

Additional Materials:

FY25 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program Applicant Assistance Webinar Recording

Resources for FY25 Grant Recipients

Resources for FY25 CNSGP Funding Recipients