The Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced the opening of the 2025-2026 Houses of Worship Security Grant to fund contract security personnel for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations which serve as houses of worship including churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques.
“Houses of worship, by their nature, are easily accessible to large numbers of people and often have limited security measures in place, which makes them vulnerable,†said Deputy Commissioner Greg Mays. “Our Houses of Worship Security Grant helps eligible organizations hire trained security professionals who, in an emergency, can mitigate or prevent a tragedy.â€
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