Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program
Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
 

The Office of Grants and Research has funds available through two grant programs to help protect nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a hate crime or terror attack. 

The Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides funds for help eligible organizations improve their security infrastructure. 

The Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program assists eligible nonprofits with the cost of contracted security personnel.

Priority will be 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

Eligibility:
Nonprofits that are at heightened risk of a hate crime or terror attack are eligible to apply for these programs. This includes faith-based, educational, medical/health care service providers, human services, and other nonprofit organizations.

Applicant Assistance Webinars:
September 30, 2025, at 11 a.m.
Register here.

Application deadline for both programs:
October 30, 2025, no later than 4 p.m.