Communal Security Initiative Physical Infrastructure Grants
Physical security and access control play an important role in helping institutions of all shapes and sizes as they work toward achieving a balance between “open and welcoming” and “safe and secure.” The CJP Communal Security Initiative (CSI) recognizes that the purchase, installation, and maintenance of physical security systems involves financial costs, and for this reason we would like to share to three types of grants for which your organization may be eligible:
- CJP CSI Physical Security Infrastructure Grants for synagogues, Chabads, and Jewish day schools in the CJP catchment area
- Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program grants
- Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program grants
1. CJP CSI Spring Security Grants:
CJP’s Communal Security Initiative is pleased to offer eligible organizations in the CJP catchment area the opportunity to apply for a $3,000 Spring Security Grant.
This grant may be used for physical security infrastructure improvements or to contract a professional grant writer to assist applications for Federal and/or Commonwealth security grants. Please carefully review the grant offer and submit your application by March 1, 2023.
2. 2023 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program (Resources Updated 12/5/2022)
The Commonwealth Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s (EOPSS) Office of Grants and Research (OGR) has made available nearly $2,850,000 in funds to places of worship, faith-based community centers, and other similar institutions to enhance facility safety and security. Applicants may solicit up to $100,000. For additional information, including all applicable paperwork and documentation, please visit the Office of Grants and Research.
Priority will be given to applicants demonstrating the greatest needpropose cost-effective solutions to addressing high priority security gaps or weaknesses and have not received a previous CNSGP or other related federal non-profit award from OGR. We are extremely grateful to our partners at JCRC Boston and in the broader community, who have lobbied tirelessly for the creation and expansion of this grant program.
Please note that nonprofit organizations must apply directly to their State Administrative Agency. In Massachusetts, this is the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS).
Additional Grant-Related Resources:
- The first step in the application and registration process is to obtain a DUNS number. If your organization does not have one, a request should be submitted immediately.
- SCN NSGP Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment Tool
- SFY23 CNSGP Application Information Form
- SFY23 CNSGP Notice of Availability of Grant Funds
- SFY23 CNSGP Budget Document
- SFY23 CNSGP Application
- CNSGP Frequently Asked Questions
- Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for a Nonprofit Security Grant
- MA Hate Crime and Incident Information Threat Chronology
- MA Hate Crime Information - ADL 2018-2020
- MA Hate Crime and Antisemitic Incidents, Media Reporting
- Federal Threat Chronology
- List of allowable expenses
- CJP CSI Nonprofit Security Grant Program Preparation Webinar (November 2022)
- Slides from FEMA’s 2019 Webinar on the NSGP
- SCN/JFNA Webinar: Navigating the FY2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Program
- SCN/JFNA Webinar FAQ
- SCN/JFNA Webinar: NSGP Grant Application Workshop (January 2021)
We invite you to visit this page again in the coming months and to join the CSI mailing list to receive regular updates on this and other security funding opportunities.
3. 2023 Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (Resources Updated 3/16/2023)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) has made $305 million in funding support available for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high-risk of terrorist attack. The maximum funding available per institution is $150,000 through the NSGP-UA (urban area) grant and $150,000 through the NSGP-S (statewide) grant. Please review the FY23 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity for more information. Applications are due on April 14, 4pm.
Please note: FEMA has changed their guidelines and Nonprofits have to have a UEI# (Unique Entity Identifier, formerly DUNS #) AND be registered in SAM.gov- SAM.gov | Duns - Sam UEI
Application materials can be found on the EOPSS website. Please review some relevant resources below related to the grant program from EOPSS and the Secure Community Network:
- SCN NSGP Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment Tool
- FY23 NSGP Investment Justification
- FY23 NSGP Subapplicant Quick Start Guide
- FY23 NSGP Program Fact Sheet
- FY22 NSGP-UA List
- DHS/FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Information
- EOPSS Homeland Security Division Risk Assessment Form
- NSGP Investment Justification Template Introduction
- NSGP Scoring Tool for State Review
- FY 2022 JFNA Threat Chronology
- SCN/JFNA NSGP Facility Assessment Tool 12/2020
- CJP CSI Nonprofit Security Grant Program Preparation Webinar (November 2022)
- Quick Start Guide for Getting a Unique Entity ID
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FY22 NSGP Overview & Updates (May 3, 2022) (Webinar)
- Deep Dive: Threats & Risks Under the NSGP (February 20,2022) (Webinar)
- Navigating the FY 2022 NSGP Funding Opportunity (January 20, 2022) (Webinar)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (Last updated: 5/13/2022)
- Risk Compendium (Last updated: 01/05/2022)
You may also wish to review the Frequently Asked Questions for Nonprofit Organizations document.
For questions regarding the application process, contact Patricia McGuirk, Massachusetts State Coordinator for the Federal NSGP patricia.h.mcguirk@mass.gov