Pennsylvania · Nonprofit security funding
Nonprofit Security Grants in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania 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 1 Pennsylvania state program. Here's what's available, who qualifies, and how to apply.
Pennsylvania state security-grant programs
Federal NSGP in Pennsylvania
The federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program funds target-hardening for at-risk nonprofits nationwide and is administered in Pennsylvaniaby 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 Pennsylvania's designated high-risk urban areas — including Philadelphia Area, Pittsburgh Area. Nonprofits elsewhere in Pennsylvania apply through the State (NSGP-S) stream. Confirm your area with your SAA.
How to apply in Pennsylvania
Federal NSGP applications in Pennsylvania go through Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency / PEMA. 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.