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Find similar grantsCommonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program is sponsored by Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Offers one-time funding for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts at high risk of terrorist attacks or hate crimes.
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Nonprofit Security Grants for Jewish Safety | CJP Nonprofit security grants for safer, stronger Jewish spaces Securing your space, and your people, is essential. You don’t have to do it alone. CJP’s Communal Security Initiative (CSI) can guide you through nonprofit security grants available from the commonwealth and federal governments.
We’re here to support your organization so you can feel safe and prepared. Help for writing a nonprofit security grant application You don’t have to navigate your organization’s security alone. CSI and CJP can help you write grants and share insider tips on how to make your application stand out.
How to prepare your nonprofit security grant application Learn the ins and outs of the federal and commonwealth applications with grant writer Kerry Newman in CSI’s yearly Nonprofit Security Grant Program webinar. “What you’re doing in this application is you’re building an argument. [...]
You always want to make a case that builds on itself. ” Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program Make your building safer with support from the Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program. It offers up to $100,000 to organizations that are at high risk of hate crimes and antisemitic threats.
The goal is simple: help Jewish organizations protect their communities and feel more prepared and supported. Who is eligible for the Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant? Nonprofits in Massachusetts that may be at higher risk of hate crimes, antisemitism, or security threats can apply for this grant.
When is the Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant application deadline? The deadline for 2026 has passed. Dates for 2027 have not been released yet, but the deadline is typically in October.
Where can I find hate crime data for my grant application? CJP and CSI recommend turning to these sources for threat information to support your nonprofit security grant application: JFNA’s nonprofit security grant threat compendium Massachusetts hate crime and antisemitic incidents Massachusetts hate crime information from the ADL What can I use the grant money for?
You can use money from the Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant to add cameras, lighting, alarms, or controlled entry systems. Take a look at the list of allowable expenditures for more ideas. Can CJP help me apply for a nonprofit security grant?
Yes! This step-by-step guide and list of allowable expenditures will help you get started.
The Secure Community Network (SCN) and Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) also have free resources to help you with your federal grant application: Video: How to navigate the grant application Video: Commonwealth grant application workshop Document: Frequently asked questions about the nonprofit security grants CJP and CSI are also happy to answer your specific questions; just contact us .
Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program The Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program helps nonprofits at higher risk of terrorism or extremist threats make their spaces safer. You can receive up to $200,000 to secure one location, with the option to request more for additional sites. Who is eligible for the Federal Nonprofit Security Grant?
Nonprofits at higher risk of terrorism or extremist threats and that serve their communities in the U.S. can apply for this grant. When is the Federal Nonprofit Security Grant application deadline? The deadline for 2026 has passed.
Dates for 2027 have not been released yet. Where can I find hate crime data for my grant application? CJP and CSI recommend turning to these sources for threat information to support your nonprofit security grant application: JFNA’s nonprofit security grant threat compendium Massachusetts hate crime and antisemitic incidents Massachusetts hate crime information from the ADL What can I use the grant money for?
You can use the funding for practical security upgrades like cameras and access controls. The goal is to better protect your space and people so you can continue your work with greater confidence. Can CJP help me apply for a federal grant?
Yes! We’re happy to answer your questions; just contact us .
The Secure Community Network (SCN) also has free resources to help you with your federal grant application: Video: An overview of the federal grant Video: Threats and risks under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Slides: FEMA’s overview of the federal grant Need help with your nonprofit security p]:max-md:text-sm [&>p]:md:text-lg [&>p]:max-md:leading-extra-normalest [&>p]:md:leading-8" style="color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $40,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Personnel Grant Program is funded by Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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CFNF Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant is a grant from the Community Foundation of North Florida that funds nonprofits addressing pressing challenges with programs and services of lasting impact in Florida's Big Bend region. Each year, CFNF awards ten grants of $5,000 each to eligible organizations. A separate Arts Nonprofit Grant Cycle awards five grants of $6,000 each for arts organizations in the same region. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving one or more of eleven counties including Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla, with at least two years of operating history in the region. Applications for the Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow cycle close September 30.
The Cummings Foundation's flagship program will award $35 million to roughly 150 eastern-Massachusetts nonprofits in 2027, up from $30 million — and nearly all of it now flows as unrestricted general operating support. Letters of Inquiry opened July 15 and close September 16, 2026. Here is who qualifies, how the multi-year and 10-year tracks work, and how to write an LOI that survives the first cut.
Read articleCummings Foundation grew its annual local program from $30 million to $35 million for 2026 awards, but the dollar increase is the smaller story. Nearly every grant now flows as unrestricted general operating support — the funding nonprofits ask for most and receive least. For eligible Massachusetts organizations, the 2027 cycle opens July 15 with a September 16 letter-of-inquiry deadline. Here is who qualifies, why the shift to operating support changes the calculus, and how a small nonprofit should approach a program that hands out 150 grants a year, most of them chosen by community volunteers.
Read articleThe Cummings Foundation lifted its flagship local grant program from $30M to $35M for 2026, citing government funding cuts and rising costs, while shifting nearly all of its 150 grants to unrestricted general operating support. Here is who qualifies, how the July-to-January application cycle works, and how a Massachusetts nonprofit should build a competitive letter of inquiry.
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