Massachusetts · Nonprofit security funding
Nonprofit Security Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonprofits at risk of a hate-motivated or terrorist attack — synagogues, churches, mosques, schools, community centers, and other 501(c)(3)s — can apply for security funding through the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), plus 2 Massachusetts state programs. Here's what's available, who qualifies, and how to apply.
Massachusetts state security-grant programs
Massachusetts Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant
Closed — next cycle expectedMassachusetts-only state grant — up to $60K per application for at-risk nonprofits.
Up to $60K per organization
Massachusetts Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant
Closed — next cycle expectedMassachusetts-only grant for security personnel costs — $500K total program, hate crime focus.
Up to $40K per organization
Federal NSGP in Massachusetts
The federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program funds target-hardening for at-risk nonprofits nationwide and is administered in Massachusettsby the state's State Administrative Agency (SAA). There are two streams:
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.
The Urban-Area (NSGP-UA) stream applies to nonprofits in Massachusetts's designated high-risk urban areas — including Boston Area. Nonprofits elsewhere in Massachusetts apply through the State (NSGP-S) stream. Confirm your area with your SAA.
How to apply in Massachusetts
Federal NSGP applications in Massachusetts go through Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security. Confirm the current deadline and submission steps on their official page before you apply.
Eligibility, deadlines, and funding amounts are based on publicly available program documents and may change between funding cycles. Verify all details with the administering agency before applying. Catalog last reviewed July 2026. SecurityGrants.com is not affiliated with FEMA, DHS, or any state agency.