# Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1044-EPS11-1044O-134582

Massachusetts nonprofit security personnel grant funding

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** BD-27-1044-EPS11-1044O-134582
**NAICS:** 561612

Massachusetts is offering competitive grant funding to help eligible nonprofits pay for contracted security personnel.
- **Government buyer:** Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research (OGR).
- **Funding and eligible applicants:** The program provides a total of $750,000 for eligible nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that demonstrate high risk of terrorist attacks or hate crimes. Applicants may request up to $40,000 and must provide an equal dollar-for-dollar cash match; in-kind contributions do not qualify.
- **Requested service:** Qualified, trained, contracted security personnel to prevent or protect against the identified risks at nonprofit locations. Applicants specify staffing levels, rates, and anticipated hours or days of service; no quantity or specific part number is provided.
- **Important cost and use limits:** Rates above $81.25 per hour or $650 per eight-hour day require prior written OGR approval. Grant funds cannot be used for equipment, uniforms, other security items, or security services provided by on-duty law-enforcement personnel.
- **Application support and selection:** Applicants must provide a local Police Chief’s support letter, a completed budget workbook, and evidence supporting the organization’s risk and proposed need. Priority is given to demonstrated need and cost-effective solutions, including relevant threats or incidents.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs or specific vendors are named. Applicants describe their proposed vendor or vendor-selection process.
- **Performance:** This is a one-time grant, with funded services to be completed within the grant performance period of up to nine months.

### Description

The Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research is offering competitive, one-time grant funding to eligible nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations for qualified security personnel to address demonstrated risks of terrorist attacks or hate crimes. The attached notice states that $750,000 is available, with applicants able to request up to $40,000 and required to provide a dollar-for-dollar cash match; in-kind contributions are not allowed as a match. Funding is for contracted, qualified security personnel, and funded services must be completed by September 30, 2027. Applications are due November 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., and require a budget workbook and a letter of support from the applicant’s local Police Chief.

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