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Press Release  Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $7.8 Million to Enhance Security for At-Risk Nonprofits

Federal Funding Distributed to 67 Faith-Based and Community Organizations
For immediate release:
10/25/2024
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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 RecipientAward Amount
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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