FY 2027 Georgia Funds for Protection of Communities Grant
FY 2027 Georgia Funds for Protection of Communities Grant supports nonprofits with contracted security and law enforcement services to deter terrorism, violent extremism, and targeted violence.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now open, with the deadline moved from October 31 to October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The funder also replaced the application PDF with an updated version.
Funder: Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
Due Dates: October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$150,000 per award; $5 million total; reimbursement funding through June 1, 2027; no match required
Summary: Supports contracted security and law enforcement services protecting Georgia nonprofits from terrorism, violent extremism, and targeted violence.
Key Information: Only one facility per applicant and one nonprofit application per physical address; duplicate applications from the same facility are ineligible.
Description
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) administers the Funds for Protection of Communities (FPC) program, a competitive state-funded grant established by the Georgia General Assembly. Georgia set aside $5 million from its Amended Fiscal Year 2027 budget to help nonprofits address identified security vulnerabilities and threats affecting their facilities, activities, and communities.
The program supports an enhanced security presence through contracted security personnel and law enforcement officers. Its goals include preventing hate-motivated violence, deterring terrorism and extremist attacks, identifying suspicious activity, and strengthening community resilience. Emphasis is placed on houses of worship and their core operations and facilities, which may include cultural landmarks, museums, pre-K and K–12 schools, after-care programs, and senior living facilities.
