Nonprofits across Pennsylvania can now apply for $10 million in state funding to boost security and protect against hate crimes. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announced the availability of Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program funding that provides support for planning, training, equipment, and technology upgrades at places of worship, community centers, and other nonprofit institutions across the Commonwealth.
“Protecting public safety is our mission every day at PCCD, and this program truly exemplifies that,” said Kirsten Kenyon, Executive Director of PCCD. “By maintaining $10 million in funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program in this year’s budget, we’re continuing to support critical security enhancements to help ensure that community members can safely gather, worship, and access services without fear. I strongly encourage eligible nonprofits to apply and take advantage of this funding.”
Nonprofit organizations across Pennsylvania that primarily serve individuals or communities at heightened risk of hate crimes— as identified by the FBI’s Hate Crime Statistics—are eligible to apply. Those that fall under this category include individuals, groups, or institutions targeted because of race/ethnicity/ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, or gender biases.
Applicants are eligible for security enhancements projected to protect the safety and security of the users of a facility located in the Commonwealth that is owned or operated by the nonprofit. Grant awards can range from $5,000 to $150,000 for a variety of eligible items, including:
- Safety and security planning and training;
- Purchase of safety and security equipment and technology;
- Upgrades to existing structures that enhance safety and security; and
- Vulnerability and threat assessments.
Eligible nonprofits must submit the initial request form through SurveyMonkey by Monday, January 12, 2026. Applications will be reviewed by a Commission-established workgroup comprised of representatives of PCCD, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security. Awards are intended to be announced in March 2026.
