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);
- Propose cost-effective solutions to address high priority security gaps or weaknesses; and
- Have not received prior CNSGP or related federal funding.
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: October 16, 2026
Applicant Assistance Webinar (optional): October 27, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Register for the webinar.
Application deadline: November 20, 2026, no later than 4 p.m.
Award Notification (anticipated): January 2027
Performance Period (anticipated): January 2027 – August 31, 2027
Application Materials:
FY27 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program AGF
FY27 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program Online Application
FY27 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program Budget Worksheet
Additional Materials:
FY27 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program Applicant Assistance Presentation
Resources for Grant Recipients
Resources for FY26 CNSGP Funding Recipients
Please note that these materials are intended for current grant recipients and should not be included with applications for funding.