Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program

This grant program makes funds available to at-risk nonprofits to assist with the cost of security personnel to protect against hate crimes or extremist attacks.

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Overview

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

The Office of Grants and Research will make one-time grant funds available through a competitive process to eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, such as faith-based, educational, medical/health care service providers, human services, and other organizations that have demonstrated that they are at high risk for terrorist attacks or hate crimes.  Recipients of this funding must contribute matching funds to the project equal to $1 for every $1 contributed by the Commonwealth. Priority will be given to applicants demonstrating the greatest need and proposing cost-effective solutions to hiring security personnel, and to those who have not previously received funding from OGR. 

This program is made available through state funding.

Find information on the Commonwealth Nonprofit Security 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 Application Materials

Key Dates:

AGF Posted: September 6, 2024

Applicant Assistance Webinar (optional): September 18, 2024, at 2 p.m.

Register here.

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

Award Notification (anticipated): December 2024

Performance Period (anticipated): January 2025 – September 30, 2025

Application Materials:

FY25 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program AGF

FY25 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program Online Application Form

FY25 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program Budget Worksheet (updated 9/19/24)

Additional Materials:

FY25 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program Applicant Assistance Webinar Recording

Resources for FY25 Grant Recipients

Contact   for Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program

Address

35 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 302, Braintree, MA 02184

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