Georgia Funds for Protection of Communities (FPC) Grant
Georgia Funds for Protection of Communities (FPC) Grant supports nonprofits with contracted security personnel and law enforcement services to deter hate-motivated violence, terrorism, and extremist attacks.
Funder: Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
Due Dates: October 30, 2026 (Application form and NOFA timeline) | October 31, 2026 (Website and NOFA header)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$150,000 per award; approximately $5 million total; October 1, 2026–June 1, 2027
Summary: Supports contracted security personnel and law enforcement services protecting Georgia nonprofits against terrorism, violent extremism, and identified security threats.
Key Information: Only one facility per applicant and one nonprofit application per physical address; duplicate applications from the same facility are ineligible.
Description
The Funds for Protection of Communities (FPC) program is a competitive state grant administered by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS). Georgia set aside $5 million in its Amended Fiscal Year 2027 budget to strengthen nonprofit security. Funding supports contracted security personnel and law enforcement services at facilities and activities with documented threats, vulnerabilities, or security concerns.
The program aims to deter and prevent hate-motivated violence, terrorism, and extremist attacks while improving nonprofits’ protective posture and ability to identify suspicious activity. It emphasizes houses of worship and their core operations and facilities, including cultural landmarks, museums, pre-K and K–12 schools, after-care programs, and senior living facilities. Proposed investments must address gaps in existing security capabilities and support broader state and local preparedness efforts.
