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Houses of Worship Security Grant Program is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. This competitive grant program provides funding to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving as houses of worship in Tennessee for contracted security personnel. Funds are disbursed through a cost reimbursement grant contract.
The grant period is 12 months.
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Now Accepting THP Cadet Applications Report a Threat or Suspicious Activity The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security administers the following grant programs on behalf of the State of Tennessee: Statewide School Resource Officer (SRO) Program Grant, Houses of Worship State Security Grant Program, State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), and the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).
Statewide School Resource Officer (SRO) Program Grant Houses of Worship State Security Grant Program The State of Tennessee’s Houses of Worship Security Grant is a competitive grant for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations intended to fund contracted security personnel for their religious institutions. This grant has a 12-month grant period and funds will be disbursed through a Tennessee cost reimbursement grant contract.
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) The SHSP is the core assistance program that provides funds to build capabilities at the state and local level.
Activities implemented under SHSP must support terrorism preparedness by building or enhancing capabilities that relate to the prevention of, protection from, or response and recovery from terrorism activities – which also includes supporting the development and operation of fusion centers.
It should also be noted that many capabilities which support terrorism preparedness simultaneously support preparedness for other hazards as identified in the State Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THRIA).
Law contact Enforcement Terrorist Prevention Activities (LETPA): LETPA focuses upon the prevention of terrorist attacks and provides law enforcement and public safety entities with funds to support intelligence gathering and information sharing.
States are required to ensure that at least 25 percent of their SHSP award is dedicated towards law enforcement terrorism prevention-oriented planning, organization, training, exercise, and equipment activities. For more information on the LETPA and SHSP programs, contact Agent James Cotter . Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) The UASI program focuses on enhancing regional preparedness in major metropolitan areas.
The UASI program directly supports the National Priority of expanding regional collaboration outlined in the National Preparedness Guidelines and is intended to assist participating jurisdictions in developing integrated regional systems for prevention, protection, response, and recovery.
Consistent with the 9/11 Act, states are required to ensure that at least 25 percent of UASI appropriated funds are dedicated towards law enforcement terrorism prevention-oriented planning, organization, training, exercise, and equipment activities, including those activities which support the development and operation of fusion centers. For more information on the UASI program, contact Agent James Cotter .
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) The NSGP provides funding support to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack and integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts.
Additionally, the program is designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, state and local government agencies, and Citizen Corps Councils. For more information on the NSGP program, contact Agent James Cotter .
FY25 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Documents The Fiscal Year 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) /Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program which focuses on enhancing the ability of nonprofits to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks.
For more information and to see if your nonprofit is eligible, please review the following documents: FY25 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) NEW Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment FY25 NSGP on Grants.
gov Application NEW *NOTE* Please click the “related Documents” to obtain the IJ (application) FY25 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Helpful Tips & FAQs To ensure successful completion and submission of the grant, all NSGP grant applications must be completed and returned to our office by Midnight CT on September 5, 2025 – applications received after Midnight September 5, 2025, will not be processed for funding.
Rather than submitting to an individual person as in the past, please submit your applications to OHS. Grants@tn. gov .
Because our timeline is rather short, this email account is monitored by several staff members and will allow for a more efficient processing of applications. Please check back here for updates and new information as it becomes available. If you have any questions that are not addressed in the resources provided, please contact our office at OHS.
Grants@tn. gov . 2025-2026 Houses of Worship State Grant Program Documents The State of Tennessee’s Houses of Worship Security Grant is a competitive grant for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations which serve as houses of worship.
The program funding is available only for contracted security personnel. This grant contract has a 12-month grant period, and funds are dispersed through a Tennessee cost reimbursement grant contract. The 2025 – 2026 Houses of Worship Security Grant application period has closed.
Step 1: Review 2025 – 2026 Houses of Worship State Grant Information and Instructions . Review 2025 – 2026 Fluxx Grantee User Guide Step 2: Complete the Houses of Worship Grant Application 2025-2026 online here: https://tn-ohs. fluxx.
io and upload the U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 Form W-9 (Rev. March 2024) as a required attachment. To use the online system, there is a registration step to complete prior to applying.
After an applicant registers, the applicant receives an email notifying them that once the registration is approved by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the applicant will receive an email with login information to complete the application process. Therefore, please complete the registration and application process no later than 3:00 pm Central Time on August 15, 2025.
Houses of Worship Grant Application FY24 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) Documents On April 16, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) which includes funding for the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).
FY24 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) NEW FY24 District & UASI Investment Justification NEW For eligible organizations, please note the following timelines and requirements. To ensure successful completion and submission of the grant, all District Level Grant Investment Justifications must be completed and entered in to the EMGrants portal by 5 p. m.
Central on June 7, 2024. Please check back here for updates and new information as it becomes available. If you have any questions that are not addressed in the resources provided, please contact our office at OHS.
Grants@tn. gov . FY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS) On October 28, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the Fiscal Year 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS).
The Fiscal Year 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is one of three grant programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) focus on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofits, to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks.
For more information and to see if your nonprofit is eligible, please review the following documents: FY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) NEW Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment NEW FY24 NSGP-NSS on Grants.
gov Application NEW Note: Please type “NSGP” in the Keyword(s) to get to this year’s grant and then click “Related Documents” to obtain the Investment Justification.
FY24 NSGP-NSS FAQsState of TN Instructions and FAQs NEW To ensure successful completion and submission of the grant, all NSGP-NSS grant applications must be completed and returned to our office by 5:00 PM CST on January 13, 2025 – applications received after 5:00 PM CST on January 13, 2025, will not be processed for funding. Rather than submitting to an individual person as in the past, please submit your applications to OHS. Grants@tn.
gov . Because our timeline is rather short, this email account is monitored by several staff members and will allow for a more efficient processing of applications. Please check back here for updates and new information as it becomes available.
If you have any questions that are not addressed in the resources provided, please contact our office at OHS. Grants@tn. gov .
2024-2025 Houses of Worship State Grant Program Documents The State of Tennessee’s Houses of Worship Security Grant is a competitive grant for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations which serve as houses of worship. The program funding is available only for contracted security personnel. This grant contract has a 12-month grant period, and funds are dispersed through a Tennessee cost reimbursement grant contract.
The application period for the 2024-2025 grant period closed on July 12, 2024. All funds for this period have been awarded, and applications are not being accepted at this time. For reference, the 2024-2025 application documents are included below.
SF-1648 Houses of Worship Grant Application FA-0825 TN Department of Finance & Administration Supplier Direct Deposit Authorization form Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 Information for future grant opportunities will be posted on this site as it becomes available. Please direct questions related to the Tennessee Houses of Worship Security Grant program to OHS. grants@tn.
gov . 2023-2024 Houses of Worship State Grant Program Documents The State of Tennessee’s Houses of Worship Security Grant is a competitive grant for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations intended to fund contracted security personnel for their religious institutions. This grant has a 12-month grant period and funds are disbursed through a Tennessee cost reimbursement grant contract.
The application period for the 2023-2024 grant period closed on June 30, 2023. All funds for this period have been awarded, and applications are not being accepted at this time. For reference, the 2023-2024 application documents are included below.
SF-1648 Houses of Worship Grant Application FA-0825 TN Department of Finance & Administration Supplier Direct Deposit Authorization form Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 Information for future grant opportunities will be posted on this site as it becomes available. Please direct questions related to the Tennessee Houses of Worship Security Grant program to OHS. grants@tn.
gov . FY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Documents On April 16, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP).
The Fiscal Year 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is one of three grant programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) focus on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofits, to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks.
For more information and to see if your nonprofit is eligible, please review the following documents: FY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) NEW Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment NEW FY24 NSGP on Grants. gov Application NEW Note: Please type “NSGP” in the Keyword(s) to get to this year’s grant and then click “Related Documents” to obtain the Investment Justification.
FY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Helpful Tips & FAQs To ensure successful completion and submission of the grant, all NSGP grant applications must be completed and returned to our office by Midnight CT on June 7, 2024 – applications received after Midnight June 7, 2024, will not be processed for funding. Rather than submitting to an individual person as in the past, please submit your applications to OHS. Grants@tn.
gov . Because our timeline is rather short, this email account is monitored by several staff members and will allow for a more efficient processing of applications. Please check back here for updates and new information as it becomes available.
If you have any questions that are not addressed in the resources provided, please contact our office at OHS. Grants@tn. gov .
FY23 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) Documents On February 27th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) which includes funding for the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).
FY23 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) FY23 District & UASI Investment Justification For eligible organizations, please note the following timelines and requirements. To ensure successful completion and submission of the grant, all District Level Grant Investment Justifications must be completed and returned to our office by 5 PM CT on May 5, 2023. Please submit your applications to Special Agent James Cotter at james.
cotter@tn. gov . Please check back here for updates and new information as it becomes available.
If you have any questions that are not addressed in the resources provided, please contact our office at OHS. Grants@tn. gov .
FY23 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Documents On February 27th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP).
The Fiscal Year 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is one of three grant programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) focus on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofits, to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks.
For more information and to see if your nonprofit is eligible, please review the following documents: FY23 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment FY23 NSGP Application ( Note: Please type “NSGP” in the Keyword(s) to get to this year’s grant) FY23 Nonprofit Investment Justification (IJ) Form ( Note: If you have issues downloading or opening this document from Grants.
gov – try using the Firefox browser. From the error message screen, save the file to the desktop. Open the file from the desktop, or right click on the file and use the "open with" option.)
FY23 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Helpful Tips & FAQs To ensure successful completion and submission of the grant, all NSGP grant applications must be completed and returned to our office by Midnight CT on May 1, 2023 – applications received after Midnight May 1, 2023, will not be processed for funding. Rather than submitting to an individual person as in the past, please submit your applications to Homeland. Security@tn.
gov . Because our timeline is rather short, this email account is monitored by several staff members and will allow for a more efficient processing of applications. Please check back here for updates and new information as it becomes available.
If you have any questions that are not addressed in the resources provided, please contact our office at OHS. Grants@tn. gov .
2022-2023 Houses of Worship State Grant Program Documents The State of Tennessee’s Houses of Worship Security Grant is a competitive grant for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations intended to fund contracted security personnel for their religious institutions. The application period for the 2022-2023 grant period closed on July 31, 2022. All funds for this period have been awarded.
For reference, the 2022-2023 application documents are included below.
SF-1648 Houses of Worship Grant Application FA-0825 TN Department of Finance & Administration Supplier Direct Deposit Authorization form Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 FEMA Preparedness Grant Manual **ATTENTION** Important safety tips regarding grants: The State will never call and offer to complete and/or process your grant application for a fee – this is a no cost process.
The NSGP is a competitive grant – there are no guarantees of a maximum award amount. The HSGP is not competitive – if you are told otherwise, that is inaccurate information and likely a scam. Your caller ID might show a number for the State; however, computer software makes it easy to ‘spoof’ or give the appearance that the call is originating from somewhere that it is not.
Email addresses are also commonly spoofed – if you receive an email soliciting services from the State or a Federal agency - do not respond to it, do not click on any link contained within the email. Instead, save the email and contact our office directly. Never give your personal information to anyone who contacts you unsolicited.
Do not provide and/or confirm the last 4 digits of your SSN, credit card or banking account information, email, or cell phone information. Remember, if anyone instructs you to wire money, pay with a gift card, send cash, etc. – it is a likely a scam.
If you are ever suspicious about a phone call or email from someone who claims to be with the State or a Federal agency, call your local law enforcement agency for assistance, or look up that agency’s information and contact them directly – do not use any information given in suspicious emails or phone calls. Furthermore, if you receive this type of phone call or email, please report it here .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations which serve as houses of worship in Tennessee. Funding is available only for contracted security personnel. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 3, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Houses of Worship Security Grant Program is funded by Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Houses of Worship Security Grant is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. This grant funds contract security personnel for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations that serve as houses of worship, including churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques, in Tennessee. The program aims to help these organizations hire trained security professionals to mitigate or prevent tragedies.
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