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Non-Profit Security Grant Program (Federal) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) (administered by Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, DEMHS). This federal competitive grant program provides funding for target hardening and other security enhancements and activities to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack, hate crime, or violent act.
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Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program Are you sure you want to log out of your account? If you do want to logout, please click Logout. Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program The Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP-S) provides funding for target hardening and other security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack.
The Federal program is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). To learn more about the program, please visit Nonprofit Security Grant Program | FEMA. gov and review federal resources and guidance to prepare yourself before the next application round.
The intent is to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.
The funding available to Connecticut is allocated by the NSGP-S program and varies by Federal Fiscal year (FFY) based on a state allocation that is influenced by Congressional Funding and DHS/FEMA’s Risk Profile for the State. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for funding based on FEMA’s guidance issued in each Notice of Funding Opportunity.
For information on the program application, please visit the Apply page of this program to learn more. To learn about the grant process from announcement to award, please visit the Grant Process page of this program. Helpful Tools and Guidance DEMHS Federal NSGP Guidance and Forms Nonprofit Security Grant Program | FEMA.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are at heightened risk of being the target of a terrorist attack, hate crime, or violent act. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Non-Profit Security Grant Program (Federal) is funded by Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) (administered by Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, DEMHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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