The Department of Safety and Homeland Security has 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. It is a competitive grant with a 12-month period, disbursed through a Tennessee cost reimbursement grant contract.
Organizations that want to apply must complete the registration process by 3 p.m. Central on July 24, and the application process by 3 p.m. Central on July 31, 2025. For more information, visit the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s website and click on grants.
tn.gov/safety/homeland-security/grants.html.