Dear Clients,
We are pleased to share an important funding opportunity for New York State schools through the Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes (SCAHC) Grant.
This grant supports efforts to strengthen school security and protect staff and students.
To apply for the SCAHC grant:
- Register through the Charities Bureau or receive the appropriate exemption.
- Prequalify to do business with New York State agencies on the NY Statewide Financial System (SFS). This is an annual requirement. Click here for a full list of the requirements for prequalification.
- Have a recent (within the last year) vulnerability assessment OR complete a self-assessment.
- Apply for the grant and demonstrate the risk for hate crimes and attacks due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission.
A partial list of eligible expenses includes:
- Perimeter lighting
- Alarm systems
- Camera-based security systems
- Perimeter fencing, barriers, or bollards
- Blast resistant film for windows and/or shatter resistant windows
- Interior and exterior doors and hardening/locking mechanisms
- Security training for security personnel and staff
- Cybersecurity
Click here for a full list of eligible expenses.
SCAHC Key Details
- Application Deadline: 12 PM Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Contract period: January 1, 2027 (or after contract approval) for 24 months.
- Funding Amount: Up to $250,000
- Payment Structure: Reimbursement-based grant. Schools pay expenses upfront and are reimbursed by the state after submitting documentation and meeting procurement and reporting requirements.
For more information, please see the full RFA
The Community Security Initiative provides resources to support the prequalification and grant application process, along with free vulnerability assessments for eligible organizations in the greater New York City area, subject to availability.
School Management Solutions (SMS), an affiliate of Roth&Co, serves the yeshiva community and assists schools to successfully navigate grant opportunities from application through implementation, providing services that include:
- Assessing eligibility and readiness
- Guiding SFS and compliance requirements
- Developing and reviewing application materials
- Supporting implementation and audit readiness
The grant process can be complex and time-consuming; we welcome the opportunity to help make it as smooth and effective as possible while supporting your school’s specific needs.
Due to the complexity of the SCAHC Grant’s prequalification and application process, and the limited application window, SMS can only support a limited number of qualified applicants.
Please reply to this email today or reach out directly to our grant specialist, Chaya Nessa Krycer, by emailing ckrycer@smsny.net or calling 347.786.5783 to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Looking forward to connecting with you,
Yehoshua Pinkus, Chaya Perlstein,
Director of Grant Services Senior Client Representative
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