FY27 COMMONWEALTH NONPROFIT SECURITY PERSONNEL GRANT PROGRAM

The FY27 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program, administered by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in Massachusetts, provides a total of 750,000 dollars in one-time competitive funding to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. Eligible entities include faith-based, educational, medical, and human services providers that can demonstrate a high risk of terrorist attacks or hate crimes. Individual applicants may request up to 40,000 dollars to fund qualified and properly trained security personnel to enhance building safety. A critical requirement for all recipients is a mandatory dollar-for-dollar match, where the nonprofit must contribute one dollar for every dollar provided by the Commonwealth; in-kind services are not permitted to meet this match. The application process requires a comprehensive online submission by November 20, 2026, including a detailed needs assessment, a project description, an implementation plan, and a budget narrative. Essential attachments include a budget workbook in Excel format and a letter of support from the local Police Chief confirming that the proposed security measures will improve community safety. Peer reviewers will prioritize awards based on the demonstrated need and the quality of the implementation plan, while the Office of Grants and Research will also consider past performance and previous awards. The anticipated performance period runs from January 2027 through September 30, 2027, and funds are designated as use or lose if services are not rendered by the end date.