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.
Nonprofits in Massachusetts that may be at higher risk of hate crimes, antisemitism, or security threats can apply for this grant.
The deadline for 2026 has passed. Dates for 2027 have not been released yet, but the deadline is typically in October.
CJP and CSI recommend turning to these sources for threat information to support your nonprofit security grant application:
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JFNA’s nonprofit security grant threat compendium
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Massachusetts hate crime and antisemitic incidents
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Massachusetts hate crime information from the ADL
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.
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:
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.
Nonprofits at higher risk of terrorism or extremist threats and that serve their communities in the U.S. can apply for this grant.
The deadline for 2026 has passed. Dates for 2027 have not been released yet.
CJP and CSI recommend turning to these sources for threat information to support your nonprofit security grant application:
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JFNA’s nonprofit security grant threat compendium
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Massachusetts hate crime and antisemitic incidents
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Massachusetts hate crime information from the ADL
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.
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:
Need help with your nonprofit security
grant application?
CJP and CSI are here to help. Contact us with questions about your grant application.