Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program

PCCD's Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program, created by Act 83 of 2019 and paid for with state money, funds security for Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofits that principally serve groups in an FBI hate-crime bias category, including religion; churches claiming automatic exemption qualify. Requests run from $5,000 to $150,000, with a cash match of 33% above $25,000 and 50% above $75,000. Allowable costs include planning, equipment, technology, training, building upgrades, assessments and canines,...