The 2026 Fall Nonprofit Security Grant Funds from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency support scientific, research-based security enhancements for at-risk nonprofits in Pennsylvania.
Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (Questions deadline) | September 10, 2026 (Initial SurveyMonkey application)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$150,000 per application; total pool $10 million; 18-month projects; matching funds required for requests over $25,000.
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania nonprofits serving at-risk groups with grants for facility security enhancements and related safety activities.
Key Information: Two-step process: SurveyMonkey pre-application, then Egrants final application if invited.
This program provides funding to eligible Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve the safety and security of their facilities, particularly those serving populations at risk of hate crimes as defined by the FBI's bias motivation categories. The grant supports projects such as security planning, equipment purchases, technology upgrades, and training. Priority is given to organizations that have experienced or are under credible threat of hate crimes. The process involves an initial application through SurveyMonkey, followed by a formal submission in the PCCD Egrants system for selected applicants.