Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program
Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program supports at-risk nonprofits by funding security personnel to help protect their organizations against terrorist attacks, hate crimes, or extremist attacks.
Funder: Massachusetts
Due Dates: November 20, 2026, by 4 p.m. (Application) | October 27, 2026, at 1 p.m. (Optional webinar)
Funding Amounts: One-time funding with a $1-for-$1 recipient match; anticipated performance period January 2027–September 30, 2027
Summary: Supports security personnel costs for nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attacks or hate crimes.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits able to demonstrate a high risk of terrorist attacks or hate crimes.
Description
The Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program provides one-time, state-funded grants to help at-risk nonprofit organizations pay for security personnel to protect against hate crimes or extremist attacks. Massachusetts’ Office of Grants and Research (OGR) administers the program through a competitive application process.
The program serves eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, including faith-based organizations, educational organizations, medical and health care service providers, human services organizations, and other nonprofits that demonstrate a high risk of terrorist attacks or hate crimes. Priority goes to applicants demonstrating the greatest need and proposing cost-effective solutions.
