Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1044-EPS11-1044O-134580

Massachusetts nonprofit building security equipment and technology grants

Massachusetts is offering grants to eligible nonprofits to acquire and install building security equipment and technology. - Government buyer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, Office of Grants & Research. - Opportunity type and funding: Competitive grant program with $4,465,000 available overall; eligible applicants may request up to $75,000 per application. - Eligible applicants: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, including faith-based institutions, medical and health care facilities, and other human service organizations. One application is allowed per nonprofit location. - Requested equipment: Physical security equipment and technology for property owned or leased by the applicant, such as exterior doors and locks, surveillance cameras, site alarms, internal public-address systems, emergency first-aid equipment such as tourniquets, security fencing and barriers, lighting, access control, and inspection or screening systems. Applicants specify the equipment’s make, model, quantity, cost estimate, and installation location. - Related costs: Directly related supplies, plus contractor or consultant services for equipment installation or user training, may be allowable. - Priority and restrictions: Priority is given to applicants with documented risks and unmet security needs, cost-effective proposals, and no prior related grant funding. Funding cannot cover salaries, grant writers, major construction, vehicles, or specified law-enforcement equipment, including standard firearms, ammunition, license plate readers, or drones. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named in the notice; applicants identify vendors through their own procurement process.

Description

The Massachusetts Office of Grants & Research is offering one-time competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations to improve building safety and security for their members, visitors, and staff. Eligible projects focus on acquiring and installing physical security equipment and technology, such as surveillance cameras, alarms, access control systems, lighting, and security barriers. Applicants may request up to $75,000, and the notice states that $4,465,000 will be made available through the program. Applications are due November 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and funded goods must be purchased, received, and installed by August 31, 2027.

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