Explore Maryland programs that may support eligible security projects. Confirm the funding rules first, then connect your facility’s needs to a clear, documented scope.
Choose your organization type to narrow the research. Listings distinguish equipment funding, connectivity support, personnel programs, tax credits, and conditional capital-project routes.
Funding type: School security capital grant
Status at review: FY2027 application window ended September 18, 2026.
Project fit: Capital security improvements in public school facilities
The Interagency Commission on School Construction approved FY2027 funding and procedures in July 2026 for school security improvements.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Noncompetitive school safety grant
Status at review: FY2027 closed; official page says no longer accepting applications.
Project fit: Local public school system safety projects and services
MCSS administers SSFG for Maryland local public school systems. Proposed projects need School Safety Subcabinet approval.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Competitive reimbursement grant
Status at review: FY2027 closed July 17, 2026.
Project fit: At-risk public/private/nonpublic schools and childcare centers
Official categories include cameras, security-related technology, door hardening, lighting, training, security personnel, and other security upgrades.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Nonpublic school allocation
Status at review: FY2027 application announced August 21, 2026; confirm current closing date with MSDE.
Project fit: Qualifying nonpublic school health and security costs
MSDE identifies eligibility tied to BOOST participation and the Nonpublic Textbook Program in FY2026, with support for health and school security.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: County grant — Anne Arundel only
Status at review: Announced open October 9–November 6, 2026; deadline 11:59 p.m.
Project fit: At-risk nonprofit faith-based facilities in Anne Arundel County
FY2027 offers one award per qualifying organization, up to $10,000, for eligible new or expanded safety/security improvements.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: County grant — Montgomery County only
Status at review: Announced open September 29–October 29, 2026; deadline 11:59 p.m.
Project fit: Qualifying local nonprofits at high risk of hate crimes
FY2027 announcement allows up to $15,000 per facility, with separate applications for up to four facilities. Includes security cameras and other listed security activities.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Statutory grant pathway — funding round unverified
Status at review: Program established by 2024 legislation; an active funded solicitation was not verified.
Project fit: Specialized reproductive healthcare clinic security
Maryland established a Department of Health program for security improvements and safety operational expenses at qualifying reproductive healthcare clinics.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Personnel funding — not equipment funding
Status at review: FY2027 program published; check current MCSS notice.
Project fit: Staffing context for school safety budgets
Supports eligible school resource officer and school security staffing coverage under the current notice.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Security grant
Status at review: FY2026 deadline passed July 15, 2026.
Project fit: Eligible at-risk nonprofit facilities
MDEM provides state administration and application guidance for federal NSGP, including urban-area and state funding streams. Confirm the correct route for your facility and review the current resources before preparing a site-specific project.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Security grant
Status at review: Program identified; current intake status not confirmed. Check the official notice.
Project fit: Eligible nonprofits and faith-based organizations
The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy administers this state program for nonprofits, including faith-based organizations, whose facilities and membership may be targeted by hate crimes. Review the current notice for eligible security enhancements and award conditions.
Official source and program guidance ↗These are national programs with applicant, geographic, or project restrictions. A listing here does not mean this state or your organization has received an award.
Funding type: Broadband discount / reimbursement
Status at review: Annual funding process; confirm the current filing window and funding-year rules.
Project fit: School/library fiber, switches, Wi-Fi, and eligible cabling
Category One covers eligible data transmission / internet access, including qualified fiber arrangements. Category Two covers eligible internal connections and specified maintenance/managed services.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Federal competitive school security grant
Status at review: FY2026 closed August 11, 2026; watch the next notice.
Project fit: School security equipment and coordinated response
Supports eligible public-sector applicants’ evidence-based school security projects, including approved access control, communications, and security technology.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Federal grant through a state education agency
Status at review: FY2026 competition identified; current open application status not verified.
Project fit: Potential state-led school infrastructure security projects
Education Department guidance lists secure entry, interior locks, deterrent measures, screening infrastructure, perimeter controls, and emergency communications among qualifying priority activities.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Rural facility loan / grant combination
Status at review: USDA describes ongoing application processing; contact the state office.
Project fit: Essential rural public / nonprofit facility improvements
Eligible public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Tribes can seek essential-facility construction, improvement, and equipment support. Examples include rural clinics, libraries, public safety facilities, and community facilities.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Connectivity discount — not a security equipment grant
Status at review: Annual USAC process; confirm site eligibility and funding window.
Project fit: Eligible healthcare broadband and associated network equipment
HCF provides a 65% discount on eligible connectivity expenses for qualifying healthcare sites and consortia. Teaching hospitals and qualifying healthcare instruction facilities may fit specific eligibility categories.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Public housing capital allocation / targeted grant
Status at review: Established PHA programs; verify current safety/security notice and PHA plan.
Project fit: Public housing modernization and eligible capital security needs
Public housing agencies can plan approved modernization/security improvements through Capital Fund mechanisms; emergency safety/security funding has separate requirements.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Local/state-administered community development funding
Status at review: Local action-plan and application schedules vary.
Project fit: Conditional public-facility / community improvement route
Eligible local public or nonprofit facility projects may incorporate appropriate infrastructure improvements when the activity and a CDBG national objective are satisfied.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: State / urban-area preparedness subaward
Status at review: State priorities, application windows, and release of funds must be confirmed.
Project fit: Risk-based public preparedness and critical infrastructure protection
Approved projects may support protective equipment, communications, and preparedness capabilities through state/urban-area investment plans.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Federal transportation security grant
Status at review: FY2026 announced deadline passed July 24, 2026.
Project fit: Security at specifically eligible transit agencies
Supports risk-based protection of eligible passenger rail, bus, ferry, and other covered transit infrastructure under the annual notice.
Official source and program guidance ↗Funding type: Federal maritime security grant
Status at review: FY2026 listing identified; confirm current status and next round.
Project fit: Eligible port facilities and maritime security operators
FEMA’s dedicated port-security program provides a specialized transportation infrastructure protection route for applicants and facilities meeting the annual notice.
Official source and program guidance ↗Check both the state hate-crime program and federal NSGP. Ask the relevant administrator about duplicate funding restrictions before proposing the same improvement to multiple funding sources.
Confirm your legal entity, facility address, ownership or lease rights, and the program’s applicant requirements.
Document the vulnerability, the proposed improvement, and an itemized budget. Separate equipment, labor, training, and recurring costs.
Verify deadlines, match requirements, procurement rules, reimbursement timing, and any environmental or historic review before purchasing or starting work.
Potential improvements may include access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, emergency communications, or entrance screening where the selected program permits them. Recurring service and subscriptions need separate eligibility checks.
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if you dont see your state let us knowReviewed October 22, 2026. This guide does not establish eligibility or indicate that a round is open. The linked agency’s current notice controls. SafePath is a security systems integrator; project support and geographic service availability are confirmed individually.
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