Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program Services

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research (OGR), seeks applications for the State Fiscal Year 2027 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program. OGR will award $4,465,000 in total one-time grant funding to enhance building safety and physical security for members, visitors, and staff in Massachusetts. Eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, such as faith-based institutions, medical and healthcare facilities, and human service entities. Fundable equipment and physical security enhancements include surveillance cameras, site alarms, access control systems, exterior doors and locks, security fencing, lighting, and emergency first aid items. Applicants may submit a budget for up to eight months of funding, and all requested goods must be purchased, received, and installed within this project period. Peer reviewers evaluate proposals using a 100-point scale based on applicant information, risk and need assessments, project descriptions, implementation plans, and detailed budgets. Priority goes to high-scoring applicants demonstrating the greatest security risks that have not previously received program funds. Questions must be submitted by email to the Program Coordinator by October 27, 2026, and full applications with required Excel budget workbooks must be submitted through the online application portal by November 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.