Fort Washington, PA − March 11, 2026 − Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Caucus Chair) announced $541,458 in grant funding for indigent defense services and security improvements at houses of worship and nonprofits across her district.
“Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community, no matter where they live, what they look like, or how they worship,” said Senator Collett. “These much-needed funds will help local nonprofits and religious organizations protect our neighbors and support the County in safeguarding our Constitutional right to legal counsel. When our community members have access to the resources they need, we’re all safer for it.”
Grant Recipients Serving the 12th District Include:
FY 2025-26 Indigent Defense Grant Program Funds
- Montgomery County – $112,799
Learn more about the Indigent Defense Grant Program.
NonProfit Security Grant Fund
- Academy of the New Church – $20,700
- Chabad Israeli Center – $25,000
- College Settlement of Philadelphia – $7,959
- Cornerstone Presbyterian Church of Lansdale – $25,000
- Corpus Christi Church – $150,000
- Hatfield Jame Masjid – $150,000
- St. Paul UCC Fort Washington, PA – $25,000
- Ukrainian American Sport Center Tryzub – $25,000
Learn more about the NonProfit Security Grant Program.
###