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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Opportunity Information

NSGP-UASI ($90,000,000): Provides funding support for target hardening activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack and located within one of the UASI- eligible Areas.

NSGP-State ($90,000,000): Provides funding for nonprofit organizations located outside of FY 2018 UASI-designated Urban Areas.

NSGP promotes coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives as well as state and local government agencies. https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security

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NSGP-UASI ($90,000,000): Provides funding support for target hardening activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack and located within one of the UASI- eligible Areas.

NSGP-State ($90,000,000): Provides funding for nonprofit organizations located outside of FY 2018 UASI-designated Urban Areas.

NSGP promotes coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives as well as state and local government agencies. https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security

Program Amount

$180,000,000

Application Deadline

5/14/2021

Competitive

Nonprofit organizations may receive funding following a competitive review process

Eligible Applicants

SAA on behalf of nonprofit organizations within eligible UASIs; SAA must obligate 100% to selected nonprofit organizations

Objectives

Funds physical security enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. NSGP also seeks to integrate preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts

Planning

Development and enhancement of security plans and protocols; development or further strengthening of security assessments; emergency contingency plans; evacuation/shelter-in-place plans

Training

Security-related training courses and programs

Equipment

Target hardening, physical security enhancements, and inspection and screening systems

NOFO Language

DHS is focused on forging partnerships to strengthen information sharing and collaboration in each of these priority areas (i.e., enhancing the protection of soft targets/crowded places; effective planning; training and awareness campaigns; and exercises) and looking for NSPG recipients to remove barriers to communication and cooperation with DHS and other federal agencies.

Interpretation

While NG911 is not specifically mentioned, NG911 strategic planning and implementation activities may be eligible.