Up to $5 million in Connecticut state grants will be allocated to nonprofit organizations for covering the costs of infrastructure upgrades that improve security and safety at their facilities.
The grants come from the state’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program, and the new grant cycle will be the third round of funding since 2021.
Nonprofits seeking grants under this round must submit applications to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security by March 1.
Eligible nonprofits can receive a maximum of $50,000 per site. Some examples of equipment that can be purchased with the grants include ballistic glass, surveillance cameras, computer-controlled electronic locks, metal detectors and panic alarms.
“We created this program so that nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, can receive financial assistance when it comes to the growing needs of public safety and security,” said Gov. Ned Lamont. “These are places where people should feel safe and are protected. These organizations provide so many vital services to our communities, and these grants are another way that we can partner with them.”
