Overview
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.
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 19, 2025
Applicant Assistance Webinar (optional): September 30, 2025, at 11 a.m.
Application deadline: October 30, 2025, no later than 4 p.m.
Award Notification (anticipated): December 2025
Performance Period (anticipated): January 2026 – August 31, 2026
Application Materials:
Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program AGF
Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program Online Application Form
Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program Budget Worksheet
Subrecipient Risk Assessment Form
Additional Materials:
Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program Applicant Assistance Webinar
Resources for FY25 Grant Recipients
Resources for FY25 CNSGP Funding Recipients
Please note that these materials are intended for current grant recipients and should not be included with applications for funding.