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Nonprofit Security Grant Program – National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS) is a grant from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency that funds nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks to enhance their physical security and preparedness.
The program supports target hardening and other physical security enhancements for vulnerable nonprofits, integrating their preparedness activities with broader state and local homeland security efforts. Program objectives include enhancing security equipment and activities, closing capability gaps identified through Vulnerability Assessments, and strengthening relationships between nonprofits and government homeland security agencies.
The NSGP-NSS complements related efforts to protect soft targets and crowded places. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Ohio that can demonstrate a high risk of terrorist or extremist attack. Award amounts vary.
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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) (Ohio) The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. 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.
</p><p><br></p><p>The NGSP, via State Administrative Agencies (SAA), provides funds to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attack to meet the following three objectives throughout the period of performance:</p><ol><li>Enhance equipment and conduct security-related activities to improve the security posture of nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack.
</li><li>Address and close capability gaps that are identified in individual nonprofit organization Vulnerability Assessments via funding spent on Planning, Equipment, and Training and Exercises that aim to enhance the protection of soft targets and crowded places. </li><li>Strengthen relationships across non-profit organization, state, local, and territorial homeland security agencies for a whole community approach to preparedness.
</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Given the evolving threat landscape, it is incumbent upon DHS/FEMA to continuously evaluate the national risk profile and set priorities that help ensure appropriate allocation of scarce security dollars. In assessing the national risk profile, the following National Priority Areas (NPAs) shape current and future guidance:</p><ul><li>Enhancing the protection of soft targets/crowded places.
</li><li>Supporting Homeland Security Task Forces and Fusion Centers</li><li>Enhancing Cybersecurity</li><li>Enhancing Election Security</li><li>Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement</li></ul><p>Likewise, there are several enduring security needs that crosscut the homeland security enterprise.
The following are second-tier priorities that help recipients implement a comprehensive approach to securing communities:</p><ul><li>Effective planning;</li><li>Training and awareness campaigns; and</li><li>Exercises</li></ul><p>Allowable NSGP costs include: </p><ul><li>Planning</li><li>Operational coordination </li><li>Public information and warning </li><li>Intelligence and Information Sharing </li><li>Interdiction and disruption </li><li>Screening, search, and detection</li><li>Access control and identity verification </li><li>Physical protective measures </li><li>Risk management for protection programs and activities </li><li>Cybersecurity </li><li>Long-term vulnerability reduction </li><li>Situational assessment </li><li>Infrastructure systems</li><li>Training and awareness</li><li>Community resilience</li><li>Risk and disaster resilience assessment</li><li>Threats and hazards identification</li></ul><p>Allowable equipment costs and corresponding AEL numbers can be found on page 43 of the 2025 program guidance.
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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 NGSP, via State Administrative Agencies (SAA), provides funds to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attack to meet the following three objectives throughout the period of performance: Enhance equipment and conduct security-related activities to improve the security posture of nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack.
Address and close capability gaps that are identified in individual nonprofit organization Vulnerability Assessments via funding spent on Planning, Equipment, and Training and Exercises that aim to enhance the protection of soft targets and crowded places. Strengthen relationships across non-profit organization, state, local, and territorial homeland security agencies for a whole community approach to preparedness.
Given the evolving threat landscape, it is incumbent upon DHS/FEMA to continuously evaluate the national risk profile and set priorities that help ensure appropriate allocation of scarce security dollars. In assessing the national risk profile, the following National Priority Areas (NPAs) shape current and future guidance: Enhancing the protection of soft targets/crowded places.
Supporting Homeland Security Task Forces and Fusion Centers Enhancing Election Security Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement Likewise, there are several enduring security needs that crosscut the homeland security enterprise.
The following are second-tier priorities that help recipients implement a comprehensive approach to securing communities: Training and awareness campaigns; and Allowable NSGP costs include: Public information and warning Intelligence and Information Sharing Interdiction and disruption Screening, search, and detection Access control and identity verification Physical protective measures Risk management for protection programs and activities Long-term vulnerability reduction Risk and disaster resilience assessment Threats and hazards identification Allowable equipment costs and corresponding AEL numbers can be found on page 43 of the 2025 program guidance.
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png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> Up to $2,308,500 was available for Ohio applicants in FY24. Up to $5,100,000 was available for Ohio applicants in FY23. Up to $4,066,000 was available for Ohio applicants in FY22.
Up to $2,400,000 was available for Ohio applicants in FY21. Additional Info</span>Further insight into the opportunity such as application procedures, links to additional resources, ineligible applicants, and unallowable costs" class="TipThis" src="https://www. publicsafetygrants.
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png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> The following projects and costs are considered ineligible for award consideration: Organization costs, and operational overtime costs; Hiring of public safety personnel (excluding off duty law enforcement personnel in the capacity of contract security); General use expenditures; Initiatives that do not address the implementation of programs/initiatives to build prevention and protection-focused capabilities directed at identified facilities and/or the surrounding communities; The development of risk/vulnerability assessment models; Initiatives that fund risk or vulnerability security assessments or the development of the Investment Justification (IJ); Initiatives in which federal agencies are the beneficiary or that enhance federal property; Initiatives which study technology development; Proof-of-concept initiatives; and Direct or indirect pass-through of benefits to non-eligible entities Effective August 13, 2020, FEMA recipients and subrecipients may not use any FEMA funds under open or new awards to: Procure or obtain any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology of any system; Enter into, extend, or renew a contract to procure or obtain any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology of any system; or Enter into, extend, or renew contracts with entities that use covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system Contacts</span>Official contacts for this grant opportunity" class="TipThis" src="https://www.
publicsafetygrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> 2855 West Dublin-Granville Road City/State/Zip: Columbus, Telephone: (614) 799-3836 URL: https://ema.
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ohio. gov/prepare-respond/preparedness-grants/preparedness-grant-programs/fema-nonprofit-security-grant-program-nsgp <br />Due to the nature of grantwriting, some grants cost more than others. " border="0" /> Eligibility Details</span>Specific information on what entities can apply for and receive funds through this program" class="TipThis" src="https://www.
publicsafetygrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in Ohio that are able to demonstrate that the organization is at high risk of a terrorist attack.
NOTE: The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only eligible applicant to apply for funding to FEMA. Nonprofit organizations are eligible as subapplicants to the SAA. As such, nonprofit organizations must apply for FY 2024 NSGP through their SAA, who then submits application information to FEMA.
Nonprofit organizations may not apply directly to DHS/FEMA for FY 2024 NSGP funds. A list of SAA points of contact is available at: https://www. fema.
gov/grants/preparedness/about/state-administrative-agency-contacts. Deadline Details</span>Important time frames associated with the program such as submission schedules and deadlines for letters of intent to apply" class="TipThis" src="https://www. publicsafetygrants.
info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> Applications were to be submitted to the Ohio SAA by November 18, 2025 . The SAA was then required to apply to FEMA on behalf of state and local agencies by August 11, 2025.
The next iteration is anticipated in spring 2026. Award Details</span>Further information about awards through this program, such as total program funding, maximum, minimum, average or range of award amounts, expected number of awards, and funding period" class="TipThis" src="https://www. publicsafetygrants.
info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> Up to $5,896,201 will be available for Ohio applicants in FY25. Funding will be split across two applicant groups: NSGP-Urban Areas : Urban Area (NSGP-UA): NSGP-UA funds nonprofit organizations located within FFY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)-designated urban areas.
In Ohio, the UASI-designated areas are the Cincinnati Area, Cleveland Area, and Columbus Area. NSGP-State : State (NSGP-S): Under NSGP-S, each state will receive a target allocation for nonprofit organizations located outside of FFY 2024 UASI-designated urban areas. Nonprofit organizations with one site may apply for up to $200,000 per site, for up to three sites, for a maximum of $600,000.
Cost sharing/matching is not required. The performance period for the grant is anticipated to be June 1, 2025 – August 31, 2027. Nonprofit organizations with one site may apply for up to $200,000 for that site.
Sub-applicants with multiple sites may apply for up to $200,000 per site, for up to three sites, for a maximum of $600,000 per sub-applicant. Cost sharing/matching is not required. Project periods will extend up to 36 months.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Ohio at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Ohio Security Grants is sponsored by Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA). This grant program enhances safety and security for houses of worship, chartered non-public schools, licensed pre-schools, and nonprofit organizations. Funds can cover eligible security improvements that assist organizations in preventing, preparing for, or responding to acts of terrorism; acquiring or retaining resource officers or security guards; or purchasing qualified equipment for physical security enhancement, inspection and screening, and emergency communication management.
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