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Connecticut Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP) is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DEMHS). The 2026 State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP) is a competitive state grant program for 501(c)(3) organizations that are at heightened risk of being the target of a terrorist attack.
Eligible applicants must own the building(s) seeking funding at the time of application and throughout the project.
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Nonprofit Security Grant Program Overview Nonprofit Security Grant Program Overview Are you sure you want to log out of your account? If you do want to logout, please click Logout. DEMHS administers two grant programs to support nonprofit organizations in security infrastructure improvements and enhancements.
One program is a state-funded program, funded as appropriated by the Connecticut Bond Commission. The other program is an annual federal program, funded by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA). Both programs are administered in the new DEMHS Grants Management System, EM Grants.
You may visit and request access to the system by going to emgrants. despp. ct.
gov . Below is general information about both programs. Please review each program's page to learn more specifics.
Connecticut Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP) The State of Connecticut Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP) is a state funded competitive grant program that provides reimbursement for expenses that a nonprofit organization has incurred for security infrastructure improvements. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations that are at heightened risk of being the target of a terrorist attack, hate crime, or violent act.
Applications will be ranked and awarded based on the demonstrated need for security improvements. If you are seeking information, submitting requests or quarterly reports, or would like to be added to our distribution list for the State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP), please email the following email; DEMHS. CT-NSGP@ct.
gov Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP-S) The Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP-S) is a competitive federal grant program. Eligible applicants are 501(c) (3) organizations that are at heightened risk of being the target of a terrorist attack. Additional information for the federal program can be found by visiting FEMA's Nonprofit Security Grant Program Page .
If you are seeking information, submitting requests or quarterly reports, or would like to be added to our distribution list for the Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP-S), please email the following email; DEMHS. NSGP-S@ct. gov .
Helpful Resources to Get Started Nonprofit Security Grant Program Fact Sheet State and Federal NSGP Program Overview Best Practices for Submitting NSGP Payments Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations that are at heightened risk of being the target of a terrorist attack and must own the building(s) seeking funding at the time of application and throughout the project. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows maximum award amount is $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 4, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Connecticut Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP) is funded by Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DEMHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Connecticut State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP) is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DEMHS). The Connecticut State Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a competitive state grant program for 501(c)(3) organizations at heightened risk of being the target of a terrorist attack. Eligible applicants must own the building(s) seeking funding at the time of application and throughout the project. The maximum award amount is $50,000.
State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP) is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DEMHS). The 2026 State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP) is open for applications. This competitive state grant program provides reimbursement for expenses a nonprofit organization has incurred for security infrastructure improvements. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations at heightened risk of being the target of a terrorist attack and must own the building(s) seeking funding. Allowable activities include security infrastructure improvements to enhance security and target hardening based on security assessments.
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