Nonprofit security grants — federal & state directory
Every physical-security grant a U.S. nonprofit can apply for, in one place — the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) plus state-level programs. For each one you'll find the funding amounts, deadline, who's eligible, and how to apply.
Federal
Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program — Urban Area
NSGP-UAFederal physical security funding for nonprofits inside FEMA-designated high-risk urban areas.
Up to $200K per site · up to $600K per organization
Closed — next cycle expected
Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program — State
NSGP-SFederal physical security funding for nonprofits outside high-risk urban areas.
Up to $200K per site · up to $600K per organization
Closed — next cycle expected
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant
MA Commonwealth NSGPMassachusetts-only state grant — up to $60K per application for at-risk nonprofits.
Up to $60K per organization
Closed — next cycle expected
Massachusetts Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant
MA Personnel GrantMassachusetts-only grant for security personnel costs — $500K total program, hate crime focus.
Up to $40K per organization
Closed — next cycle expected
Minnesota
New Jersey
New Jersey NSGP — Target Hardening Equipment
NJ NSGP-THENew Jersey-only state grant for security equipment — up to $100K per nonprofit.
Up to $100K per organization
Open — deadline September 11, 2026
New Jersey NSGP — Security Personnel
NJ NSGP-SPNew Jersey-only state grant to hire active law enforcement or registered security officers — up to $20K.
Up to $20K per organization
Open — deadline September 11, 2026