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Funder Type
State Government
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IT Classification
A - Primarily intended to fund technology
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Authority
Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security (EOPSS)
Summary
The Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CNSGP) provides resources to assist at-risk nonprofits improve physical security at their locations. Specifically, this program provides onetime grant funding to assist nonprofit organizations (such as faith-based institutions, medical and health care facilities, and other human service entities) with enhancing building safety and security for its members/visitors and staff.
Priority is given to applicants demonstrating the greatest need (experienced threats and/or incidents of terrorism or hate crimes known or believed to be related to their nonprofit organization's purpose, mission, or services), propose cost-effective solutions to addressing high-priority security gaps or weaknesses and have NOT previously received CNSGP or similar funding from the Office of Grants and Research (OGR). Previous awardees are eligible and encouraged to apply, however preference will be given first to those who have yet to secure previous funding for this initiative.
Applicants should provide thorough supporting information showing their high risk for a terrorist attack or hate crime, including details of any previous documented threats, vandalism and/or instances where an attack or crime took place.
History of Funding
Up to $1,425,000 was available in 2022.
Up to $2,850,000 was available in 2023.
Up to $1,125,000 was available in 2024.
Additional Information
Allowable Equipment and Technology Related Costs:
Allowable costs are focused on security enhancements. Funding can be used for the acquisition and installation of security equipment on real property (including buildings) owned or leased by the nonprofit organization, specifically to prevent or protect against the risk of a terrorist attack or hate crime.
This equipment is limited to the following categories:
- Physical Security Enhancement Equipment
- Inspection and Screening System
Types of purchases eligible for funding include but are not limited to:
- Exterior Door and Door Locks (with single secure entry points),
- Surveillance Video Cameras,
- Site Alarms,
- Internal Public Address System,
- Tourniquets or other emergency first aid equipment,
- Fencing,
- Lighting, and
- Access Control Systems.
Unallowable Costs:
These grant funds may not be used for any of the following:
- Employee salary or benefits;
- Trainings and exercises (unless directly related to operation of equipment purchase);
- Grant writers;
- Law Enforcement Equipment such as standard firearms or ammunition, license plate readers, drones and the like;
- Major construction, office furniture, or other similar purchases;
- Vehicles
Eligibility Details
Only Massachusetts 501(c)3 nonprofits that can demonstrate a high risk of a terror attack or hate crime are eligible to apply.
Deadline Details
Applications are to be submitted by October 30, 2025, no later than 4 p.m. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.
Award Details
Up to $4,465,000 is available in 2025. Individual award amounts vary, up to $75,000. Only one (1) application per nonprofit can be submitted for consideration of funding. A nonprofit organization may request funding for multiple locations in separate communities, however, the nonprofit must submit a separate application for each location for which it is requesting funding. Cost sharing/matching is not required. The project period is from January 2025 - August 31, 2025.
Funding decisions will be based on factors including the number of applications received and the applicant's ability to prove need. To the extent possible, OGR endeavors to disburse funds among nonprofits of varied size and type. OGR will assemble a peer review panel to assist with disseminating funds in a fair and consistent manner.
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