Ohio (state program)
State of Ohio Security Grant
Ohio-only state grant — up to $125K per site, $6M total program funding for SFY 2027.
Funding
Up to $125K per site · up to $250K per organization
Status
Closed — next cycle expected
Administered by
Ohio Department of Public Safety / Ohio Emergency Management Agency
Addresses
Risk of terrorism / violent attacks and hate crimes
Overview
Administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) / Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Funded by Ohio HB 96 (136th General Assembly). Reimbursement grant with a 10% advance disbursement and no required cost share — easier on cash flow than typical pure-reimbursement programs. Open to Ohio nonprofit corporations, houses of worship, chartered nonpublic schools, and ODE-licensed preschools.
Who is eligible
To apply for the OH OSG, your organization generally needs to be:
- ✓A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- ✓Located and/or incorporated in Ohio
- ✓Able to document a risk of terrorism / violent attacks and hate crimes
What you'll need to apply
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.
Mission statement
A clear statement of your organization's purpose and the community you serve.
What the grant covers
- Target hardening (access control, cameras, doors, windows, fencing, lighting, bollards)
- Contracted / armed security personnel and resource officers
- Training
- Security planning
Good to know
- •Reimbursement grant with 10% advance disbursement (most state grants require you to front 100%).
- •Separate ICPSP (Innovative Partnership Supplement) cycle exists; deadlines published separately.
How to apply
Applications for the OH OSG are administered by Ohio Department of Public Safety / Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Confirm the current deadline and submission details on the official program page before you apply.
Related security grants
Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program — Urban Area
Federal physical security funding for nonprofits inside FEMA-designated high-risk urban areas.
Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program — State
Federal physical security funding for nonprofits outside high-risk urban areas.
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program
California-only state security grant — $250K per site for orgs at risk of violent attacks or hate crimes.
New York Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes
New York-only grant for nonprofits at risk of hate crimes — covers physical AND cybersecurity, up to $250K.
New Jersey NSGP — Target Hardening Equipment
New Jersey-only state grant for security equipment — up to $100K per nonprofit.
New Jersey NSGP — Security Personnel
New Jersey-only state grant to hire active law enforcement or registered security officers — up to $20K.
Eligibility and funding amounts are based on publicly available program documents and may change between funding cycles. Verify all details with Ohio Department of Public Safety / Ohio Emergency Management Agency before applying. Catalog last reviewed July 2026. SecurityGrants.com is not affiliated with FEMA, DHS, or any state agency.