Securing Your Sanctuary: Navigating the Tennessee Houses of Worship Security Grant Program with GoodKnight

In an increasingly uncertain world, ensuring the safety and security of houses of worship has become a paramount concern. Recognizing this critical need, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has once again opened its 2025-2026 Houses of Worship Security Grant. This program offers a vital opportunity for religious institutions across Tennessee to enhance their security measures and protect their congregations.

What You Need to Know About the Grant

This competitive, 12-month cost-reimbursement grant is specifically designed to fund contracted security personnel for eligible 501(c)(3) houses of worship, including churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques. The core purpose of this grant, as articulated by Deputy Commissioner Greg Mays, is to empower these institutions to hire trained professionals to "mitigate or prevent a tragedy." Houses of worship, by their very nature, are often easily accessible and may have limited security in place, making this grant a crucial resource for bolstering their defenses.

Key Deadlines to Remember:

• Registration Deadline: July 24, 2025, at 3 p.m. Central

• Application Deadline: July 31, 2025, at 3 p.m. Central

For more comprehensive information directly from the source, you can visit the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security's grants page.

How GoodKnight Can Help You Secure Your Future

Navigating grant applications and implementing effective security solutions can be a complex undertaking. This is where GoodKnight steps in as your trusted partner. With over 17 years of combined military and security industry experience, our team is uniquely positioned to assist houses of worship in not only securing this vital funding but also in establishing robust and effective security protocols.

At GoodKnight, we are prepared to:

• Guide You Through the Application Process: Our experts will provide comprehensive support, helping you understand each step of the grant application and ensuring your submission is complete and compelling.

• Prepare Required Security Threat Assessments: A crucial component of this grant is a thorough Security Threat Assessment. Our team possesses the expertise to meticulously prepare these assessments, providing a clear picture of potential risks and outlining necessary protective measures. Our founder, Jim, and his Tennessee Security Consultant, Dylan, have hands-on experience applying security concepts in challenging real-world scenarios, including their deployment together to the Role 2 in Erbil, Iraq, as part of Expeditionary Medical Unit 10GR7. This background underscores our practical and effective approach to security.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance the safety of your house of worship. GoodKnight is committed to helping you protect your congregation and your sacred space.

Learn More and Get Started Today: Visit GoodKnight's Tennessee Houses of Worship Security Grant page for more details and to connect with their team.