Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program (NSGFP)

The Pennsylvania Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program was established by Act 83 of 2019 following the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue shooting. It provides grants to nonprofit organizations that principally serve individuals or groups included within FBI hate crime bias motivation categories.

NSGFP is separate from the federal NSGP. Pennsylvania organizations can apply for both. Over $25 million distributed to 580+ organizations since inception.

Key differences from federal NSGP: no vulnerability assessment required, lowering the barrier to entry. Tiered matching contribution from nonprofit required: $25-75K = 33% match, $75-150K = 50% match, under $25K = no match. Eligibility is tied to FBI hate crime bias categories.