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The Houses of Worship Contracted Security Personnel Grant Program 2025-2026 is a competitive grant from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security that funds contracted security personnel for eligible houses of worship including churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques.
The program recognizes that houses of worship are accessible to large numbers of people and often have limited security measures, making them vulnerable to attack. Awards are up to $70,000 per organization per physical address, disbursed through a 12-month cost reimbursement grant contract. Organizations must demonstrate a threat and vulnerability and explain how funding will address security gaps.
Eligible applicants are Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving as houses of worship. The 2025-2026 application period opened in July 2025, with registration and application deadlines set by the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security.
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Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s 2025-2026 Houses of Worship Security Grant Application Period Now Open Now Accepting THP Cadet Applications Report a Threat or Suspicious Activity Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s 2025-2026 Houses of Worship Security Grant Application Period Now Open Monday, July 07, 2025 | 03:46pm The Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced the opening of the 2025-2026 Houses of Worship Security Grant to fund contract security personnel for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations which serve as houses of worship including churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques.
“Houses of worship, by their nature, are easily accessible to large numbers of people and often have limited security measures in place, which makes them vulnerable,” said Department of Safety and Homeland Security Deputy Commissioner Greg Mays. “Our Houses of Worship Security Grant, helps eligible organizations hire trained security professionals who, in an emergency, can mitigate or prevent a tragedy.
” The 2025-2026 Houses of Worship Security Grant is a competitive grant with a 12-month period, disbursed through a Tennessee cost reimbursement grant contract. Organizations that want to apply must complete the registration process by 3 p. m.
Central on July 24, and the application process by 3 p. m. Central on July 31, 2025.
For more information, visit the Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s website, tn. gov/safety/homeland-security/grants. html .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee that can demonstrate a threat and vulnerability and how the funding will address security gaps. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $70,000 per organization (per physical address). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Houses of Worship Contracted Security Personnel Grant Program 2025-2026 - Tennessee is funded by Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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