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New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program – Target Hardening Equipment (NJ NSGP-THE) is sponsored by New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP). The NJ NSGP-THE program provides grants for the purchase and installation of approved security equipment, including physical security improvements designed to protect nonprofit facilities in New Jersey against potential terrorism-related threats.
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* State - New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program * State - Reproductive Health Security Grant Program * Federal - Nonprofit Security Grant Program * Federal - State Homeland Security Program * Federal - Urban Areas Security Initiative * Federal - Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program * Federal - Safe Drinking Water Cybersecurity Grant Program * Federal - State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program The application period of the New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program for both Security Personnel and Target Hardening Equipment is now open and will close on **Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.
m. ** Please ensure that Vulnerability Risk Assessments (VRAs) are updated, particularly if security improvements have been made that eliminate previous vulnerabilities. All VRAs must now include photographs of the facility for which security upgrades are sought, as well as images of specific areas requiring upgrades (e.g., doors needing lock upgrades, windows needing blast film protection, areas where CCTV installation is requested).
This requirement applies to VRAs completed by local, county, and State level law enforcement or private security firms. Failure to update a facility’s VRA and provide the specified photographs may result in disqualification of the grant application.
The**New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP)** provides funding to eligible nonprofit organizations across New Jersey, as described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, at the greatest risk of terrorist attacks. ## NJ NSGP – Security Personnel (NJ NSGP-SP) This program is limited to the hiring of federal, State, county, or municipal active law enforcement officers appointed pursuant to **P. L.
1985** or security officers registered pursuant to **P. L. 2004, c.
134** for the applicant’s facility. The use of other personnel for security purposes that do not fit the above description is ineligible under this program. This funding may not be used to supplant expenses for an organization’s current security personnel but may be used for additional security personnel needs based on identified risk.
Under special conditions, the use of security personnel may be used for off-site events within the geographic boundaries of the State of New Jersey. The maximum amount per applicant is $20,000. ## NJ NSGP – Target Hardening Equipment (NJ NSGP-THE) This program is limited to the purchase and installation of security equipment on property owned or leased by the nonprofit organization.
A complete list of authorized equipment is provided below under resources. The maximum amount per applicant is $100,000. _**Note:** Eligible nonprofit organizations may apply annually for both the NJ NSGP-SP and NJ NSGP-THE programs.
However, each nonprofit organization may only be awarded funding for one State program per fiscal year. Additionally, NJOHSP shall assign a preference for eligible applicants that have not received either a federal or State security grant in the last two grant cycles for target hardening equipment measures. Management/administration, training, exercise, and planning expenses are not allowable for either of these NJ NSGP programs.
_ * Notice of Available Funding for the NJ NSGP * NJ NSGP Frequently Asked Questions * Common Grant Writing Oversights * NJ NSGP Applicant Workshop Video/PowerPoint * View/download the NJ NSGP-SP Application/Investment Justification (IJ) * View/download the NJ NSGP-THE Application/Investment Justification (IJ) * NJOHSP Facility Self-Assessment Tool * Active Security Agencies in New Jersey * NJ Historical Preservation Office Address Search * NJ NSGP Recipient Workshop Video/PowerPoint * NJ NSGP Target Hardening Authorized Equipment List * Personnel Certification Form
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible New Jersey nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status that are considered to be at the greatest risk of a terrorist attack. Organizations must submit a completed application/investment justification, a current vulnerability risk assessment (VRA), and proof of tax-exempt status. 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.
The published deadline was September 11, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program – 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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