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New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP) – Target Hardening Equipment (NJ NSGP-THE) is sponsored by New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP). The NJ NSGP – Target Hardening Equipment program provides grants for the purchase and installation of approved security equipment, including physical security improvements designed to protect nonprofit facilities.
This program is for eligible New Jersey nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status that are considered to be at the greatest risk of a terrorist attack.
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New Jersey Department of Community Affairs | $7M in Security Grants Now Available for Eligible NJ Nonprofits New Jersey Department of Community Affairs $7M in Security Grants Now Available for Eligible NJ Nonprofits HAMILTON, NJ – The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) today announced the opening of the application window for its competitive fiscal year 2027 New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP), with applications due by 11:59 p.
m. on September 11. Seven million dollars in funding is available to help strengthen eligible nonprofit organizations’ security against potential terrorism-related threats.
The NJ NSGP – Security Personnel (NJ NSGP-SP) program provides grants of up to $20,000 to support the hiring of additional active law enforcement officers or registered security officers. Funding is intended to address identified security risks and may not be used to replace an organization's existing security personnel.
The NJ NSGP – Target Hardening Equipment (NJ NSGP-THE) program provides grants of up to $100,000 for the purchase and installation of approved security equipment, including physical security improvements designed to protect nonprofit facilities. “Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in the strength and resilience of our communities in New Jersey,” said NJOHSP Director Thomas Hauck.
“Protecting those organizations requires strong collaboration and a shared commitment to preparedness. By investing in preventive security measures, we are helping nonprofits build resilience, address evolving security challenges, and continue serving the people who rely on them with greater confidence.
” The grant program requires organizations to submit a completed application/investment justification, a current vulnerability risk assessment (VRA), and proof of its tax-exempt status, where applicable. A VRA identifies security vulnerabilities at a facility and must include current photographs of the property and the specific areas where security upgrades are being requested.
NJOHSP has received more than 500 applications during each of the past several grant cycles, and demand for funding continues to grow. Since the program’s inception, NJOHSP has awarded more than $38 million to more than 700 nonprofit organizations throughout New Jersey to support security enhancements.
Eligible nonprofit organizations may apply annually for both the NJ NSGP-SP and NJ NSGP-THE programs; however, each organization may receive funding for only one State grant program per fiscal year. NJOHSP gives preference to eligible applicants that have not received a federal or State security grant for target hardening equipment during the previous two grant cycles.
A panel of security experts will evaluate applications based on an applicant’s demonstrated threat, vulnerabilities, and the potential consequences of a terrorist attack. Applications are due by 11:59 p. m.
on September 11. For more information and to apply, visit https://www. njohsp.
gov/grants/state-new-jersey-nonprofit-security-grant-program . 2027 New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program Application Christopher Thoresen, Bureau Chief communications@njohsp. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible New Jersey nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status (501(c)(3)) that are considered to be at the greatest risk of a terrorist attack. A current vulnerability risk assessment (VRA) and proof of tax-exempt status are required. Priority may be given to applicants who have not received a federal or State security grant for target hardening equipment in the previous two grant cycles. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP) – Target Hardening Equipment (NJ NSGP-THE) are due September 11, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP) – Target Hardening Equipment (NJ NSGP-THE) is funded by New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Jersey. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) is a grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services that funds target hardening and security enhancements for nonprofit organizations at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. Awards of up to $200,000 per organization are available, with $76 million allocated in the latest funding round. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in California. Funded activities include physical security improvements and vulnerability assessments to protect against threats. The program requires applicants to complete a Vulnerability Assessment Worksheet as part of the application process. Support services applicants had an extended deadline of January 12, 2026. Interested nonprofits should consult Cal OES for future application cycles and updated grant rules and regulations.
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