Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program

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

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Overview

This program provides onetime grant funding to assist nonprofit organizations (such as faith-based institutions, medical and health care facilities, and other human service entities) with enhancing building safety and security for its members/participants and staff. 

Priority is given to applicants demonstrating 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 addressing 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 that can demonstrate a high risk of a terror attack or hate crime is eligible to apply.

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

Resources for FY24 Grant Recipients

Resources for FY24 CNSGP Funding Recipients - please note that these materials are intended for recipients of the FY24 CNSGP funding and should not be submitted with applications for FY25 funding.

Contact   for Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program

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