- Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
- Office of Grants and Research
Media Contact for Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $7.8 Million to Enhance Security for At-Risk Nonprofits
Elaine Driscoll, Director of Communications and Policy
Braintree — The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded federal funds to 67 nonprofits that are at heightened risk of an extremist attack as part of the administration’s ongoing commitment to protecting the security and rights of all communities in Massachusetts.
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program is funded annually by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and administered in Massachusetts by the Office of Grants and Research (OGR). The program provides funding to implement critical security enhancements at nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. The 67 Massachusetts organizations awarded funds through this year’s grant program were selected through a competitive application process and approved by FEMA. The organizations will receive a combined total of $7,845,293 in federal grant funds.
“These faith-based and community nonprofits play such a critical role in our communities, and we are proud to deliver this funding that will help them implement security measures to keep their residents safe and ensure peace of mind,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We’re grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration for making this funding available to ensure these organizations can continue to serve those who depend on them, without fear or interruption.”
“These nonprofits provide services, solace, support and community for people across Massachusetts. These grants represent our commitment to protecting these critical organizations and ensuring they can provide safe and welcoming spaces for all,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.
“Protecting our communities means safeguarding the organizations that uplift, support, and inspire us daily. This funding reaffirms our commitment to protecting these essential community spaces, ensuring they remain safe havens where people of all backgrounds can gather and feel secure,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy.
“Through our partnership with FEMA, we’re able to provide critical resources to organizations that are at the greatest risk of an attack. We hear over and over from nonprofits the impact that these grant funds have had on their organization, staff and members. I’m grateful that we’re able to continue providing support to at risk nonprofits in communities across Massachusetts,” said OGR Executive Director Kevin Stanton.
Recipients of FFY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding are:
Grant Recipient | Award Amount |
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2Life Communities, Framingham | $48,220 |
Al-Hamra Academy, Shrewsbury | $87,334 |
Archbishop Williams High School, Braintree | $38,300 |
Boys & Girls Club Family Center, Springfield | $68,500 |
Brandeis University, Waltham | $115,000 |
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Newton | $150,000 |
Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation, Centerville | $67,856 |
Chabad Fenway, Boston | $122,325 |
Chabad of Martha's Vineyard, Tisbury | $143,720 |
Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc., North Adams | $75,600 |
Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston_149 Spring Street, Lexington | $149,678 |
Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston_151 Spring Street, Lexington | $70,612 |
Congregation B'nai Israel, Northampton | $73,597 |
Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, Newton | $138,008 |
Congregation Shalom, Inc., North Chelmsford | $64,213 |
Eli and Bessie Cohen Camps of Massachusetts, Inc. (dba Camp Pembroke), Pembroke | $150,000 |
Gann Academy, Waltham | $150,000 |
Gateways: Access to Jewish Education, Newton | $150,000 |
Grace Chapel Lexington | $150,000 |
Grace Chapel Watertown | $150,000 |
Grace Chapel Wilmington | $149,050 |
Hebrew College, Newton | $150,000 |
Hevreh of Southern Berkshire, Great Barrington | $150,000 |
Hillel Foundation of Cambridge, Inc. (dba Harvard Hillel) | $150,000 |
Islamic Cultural Center of Medford | $150,000 |
Islamic Society of Boston, Cambridge | $149,012 |
Islamic Society of Boston, Roxbury | $149,969 |
Israeli-American Council, Newton | $150,000 |
Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston, Newton | $54,279 |
Jewish Community Centre of Sharon, (akaTemple Israel of Sharon) | $86,948 |
Jewish Community of Amherst | $53,729 |
Jewish Family & Children's Service, Inc., Waltham | $52,487 |
Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts, Inc., Springfield | $102,844 |
Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester | $149,698 |
JGS Lifecare, Longmeadow | $149,437 |
Lubavitch Foundation of Lexington | $150,000 |
Lubavitch of Cambridge Inc., Somerville | $150,000 |
Maimonides School, Brookline | $102,300 |
MetroWest Jewish Day School, Framingham | $92,000 |
Nantucket Boys & Girls Club | $107,862 |
Saint Camillus Parish, Arlington | $54,848 |
Saints Vartanantz Armenian Church, Chelmsford | $20,000 |
Shaloh School Oholei Torah, Brighton | $150,000 |
Springfield Jewish Community Center | $144,002 |
St Mary's Academy, Longmeadow | $149,220 |
St. Agnes Parish, Arlington | $50,694 |
St. Aloysius Catholic School, Gilbertville | $78,069 |
St. Anthony Shrine, Boston | $150,000 |
St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, Marion | $148,320 |
St. John’s Episcopal Church, Northampton | $3,068 |
St. Mary Parish School, Westfield | $150,000 |
St. Thomas the Apostle School, West Springfield | $150,000 |
Temple Ahavat Achim, Gloucester | $38,135 |
Temple Aliyah, Needham | $135,000 |
Temple Beth Avodah, Newton | $149,950 |
Temple Beth Shalom of Cambridge | $150,000 |
Temple Emanuel, Newton | $150,000 |
Temple Ohabei Shalom, Brookline | $150,000 |
Temple Shalom of Newton | $149,272 |
Temple Sinai, Brookline | $137,806 |
Temple Sinai of Sharon | $133,180 |
Temple Sinai of Swampscott and Marblehead, Marblehead | $99,674 |
The Cape Cod Synagogue, Hyannis | $148,500 |
The Parish of the Epiphany, Winchester | $149,692 |
The Satanic Temple, Salem | $93,285 |
URJ Eisner Camp, Great Barrington | $150,000 |
Worcester Natural History Society (dba EcoTarium), Worcester | $150,000 |
Total | $7,845,293 |
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