2016 Commonwealth Security Trust Fund Grant Program

Availability of Grant Funds for Local Police & Fire Departments

The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security is making available up to $300,000 in funding for local police and fire departments through the 2016 Commonwealth Security Trust Fund (CSTF) Grant Program. The purpose of the funding is to enhance the abilities of local police and fire departments to respond to emergencies, including acts of terrorism.

Key CSTF Grant Program Highlights:

•This is a competitive grant.

•Priority will be given to proposals that include training, respond to homeland security emergencies, and that enhance regional emergency response capabilities.

•Applications may be submitted on behalf of an individual department, or for a group of departments from three or more communities.

•The deadline for applications is Friday, June 17th, 2016.  

The 2016 CSTF Grant Program application and additional information is available online.