Massachusetts Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant

Administered by the Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR). $4.465M total available for 501(c)(3) organizations (including faith-based, medical, human service) to enhance building safety and security against hate crimes or extremist attacks. Performance period through August 31, 2026.

To apply for the MA Commonwealth NSGP, your organization generally needs to be:

• ✓A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• ✓Located and/or incorporated in Massachusetts
• ✓Able to document a risk of hate crimes and terrorism / violent attacks

• 501(c)(3) status from the IRS

  Federal tax-exempt status. Required for almost every security grant. If you don't have it yet, the IRS Form 1023 process can take several months.

• Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (TVRA)

  A documented assessment of your organization's specific risk profile. Often available at no cost through CISA Protective Security Advisors, your local police department, or community security organizations (such as the Secure Community Network); your FBI field office may also help. Availability varies by area.

• Investment Justification narrative

  The heart of the application — explains the threat, your mission, the proposed mitigation, and how you'll sustain it after the grant ends.

• Budget Detail Worksheet

  Itemized budget mapped to allowable cost categories. The grant administrator usually provides a template.

• Physical security equipment / target hardening (cameras, doors, locks, alarms, fencing, lighting)
• Inspection & screening systems

Applications for the MA Commonwealth NSGP are administered by Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR). Confirm the current deadline and submission details on the official program page before you apply.