Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
Our security experts offer no-cost facility assessments and recommendations to fortify facilities against threats.
Our expert grant team guides you through the process start-to-finish to obtain government funding to make those security upgrades possible.
Annual NSGP Webinar Series
Secure Community Network® hosts an annual webinar series to assist nonprofit organizations through the NSGP grant application process.
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Resources
Secure Community Network® develops and aggregates resources to inform the completion of the NSGP grant application process.
About the NSGP
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a unique initiative designed to provide support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities, to include planning and training, to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack.
How was the NSGP established?
The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) first proposed Congress support the security needs of the nonprofit sector on December 11, 2001.
Beginning in 2003, The Jewish Federations of North America — working closely with the Secure Community Network® (SCN®), as the official safety and security organization of The Jewish Federations of North America — launched a major Congressional education campaign.
The NSGP was established in 2004. Since then, The Jewish Federations of North America has remained the lead advocate and coordinating body in support of the program’s annual appropriations and in providing technical assistance to interested Jewish communal agencies participating in the program.
Who is eligible?
Nonprofit organizations determined to be at high risk of a terrorist attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission.
What are awards based on?
NSGP funds are historically allocated based on criteria that includes:
- Threat and/or hazard assessments
- Identification and substantiation (e.g., police reports or insurance claims) of prior threats or attacks against the nonprofit organization or closely related organizations (within or outside the United States) by a terrorist organization, network, or cell
- The symbolic value of a site as a highly recognized national or historical institution that renders the location a possible target of terrorism
What are allowable costs?
Allowable costs are historically focused on target hardening activities, planning, training, and other distinct, identified costs. Funding can be used for the acquisition and installation of security equipment on real property (including buildings and improvements) owned or leased by the nonprofit organization, and planning and training (e.g., active threat training) to address threats and/or incidents, as well as hiring security personnel.
Application Elements
The following materials, plus any additional materials required by the State Administrative Agency (SAA), must be submitted as part of a complete application package:
- FY2024 NSGP Investment Justification
- Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (Current within the last 36 months)
- Mission Statement (any format deemed appropriate by the applicant)
- Any additional state requirements
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