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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FEMA. This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, including eligible schools with 501(c)(3) IRS status, to improve emergency preparedness through physical security enhancements. Funds can be used for security cameras, cloud-based access control devices, locking systems, and preparedness training.
Requires professional threat assessments and vulnerability analyses.
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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Application Process | FEMA. gov NOTICE: Due to the lapse in federal funding, portions of this website may not be updated and some non-disaster assistance transactions submitted via the website may not be processed or responded to until after appropriations are enacted. Get more information .
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Application Process Prepare Subapplication Materials Submit Your Subapplication Note that the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) allows certain types of entities to apply for funding as subapplicants. Before proceeding to the steps below, verify that your organization is an eligible subapplicant by reviewing the Notice of Funding Opportunity on grants. gov .
Find Your State Administrative Agency (SAA) Contact Establish contact with the State Administrative Agency (SAA) serving as the primary applicant (i.e., pass-through entity) for the award, to learn about the application deadline and requirements. The SAA establishes the final deadline for the submission of subapplications, which is earlier than the deadline published in the NOFO.
The NOFO deadline is for SAA’s submission of the final application to FEMA.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) IRS status, including eligible schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000 annually (FY2025 funding up to $274.5 million total). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is funded by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FEMA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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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.
FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) – Mississippi is a grant from the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS) that funds local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency operations agencies for homeland security preparedness. FEMA-provided funds can be used for equipment, training, exercises, and supplies to protect against terrorism and other threats. The FY26 application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026, and applications are submitted via the MOHS JotForm portal. National priorities require allocating at least 10% toward border crisis response and 3% toward election security. Sub-applications are accepted from local, state, and tribal entities within Mississippi. Contact mohsgrants@dps.ms.gov for program inquiries.
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