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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FEMA, administered in Colorado by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), that funds nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks to strengthen their physical security.
Grants of up to $50,000 support target hardening, security enhancements, and preparedness activities integrated with broader state and local emergency management efforts. Eligible applicants in Colorado are nonprofits at elevated risk due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission, and must complete a vulnerability assessment. Organizations not funded by the federal FEMA program may be invited to apply for Colorado's state-level NSGP.
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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) (Colorado) 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 $1,995,000 was available for Colorado applicants in FY24. Up to $2,400,000 was available for Colorado applicants in FY23 Up to $5,717,000 was available for Colorado applicants in FY22. Up to $3,500,00 was available for Colorado applicants in FY19.
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. itgrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard.
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. itgrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard.
png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> URL: https://www. colorado. gov/pacific/dhsem/nonprofit-security-grant-program-nsgp Telephone: (303) 594-0572 URL: https://www.
colorado. gov/pacific/dhsem/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.
itgrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> Eligible applicants are Colorado nonprofit organizations 1) designated as a 501(c)3 agency; and (2) Determined to be at high risk of a terrorist attack by the Secretary of DHS.
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. itgrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard.
png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> The Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (DHSEM) was to apply to FEMA on behalf of state and local agencies by August 11, 2025. Local applications are due to DHSEM by October 26, 2025. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.
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. itgrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard.
png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> Up to $4,338,989 will be available for Colorado applicants in 2025. Of that amount, funding will be split across two applicant groups: • NSGP-Urban Areas (NSGP-UA) : Up to $2,238,989 will be available for applicants located in a designated Urban Area by DHS. Individual awards may be up to $200,000.
In Colorado, the UASI-designated areas are the Colorado Springs Area (with an allocation of $243,211) and the Denver Area (with an allocation of $1,995,778). • NSGP-State (NSGP-S) : Up to $2,100,000 will be available for applicants not located in a designated Urban Area by DHS. Individual awards may be up to $200,000.
Cost sharing/matching is not required. Project periods will extend up to 36-months, starting October 1, 2025. NOTE : Nonprofit organizations may not apply to FEMA directly.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks. In Colorado, nonprofits must apply to the FEMA program first and if not funded, they may be invited to apply for the state program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 (for Colorado state NSGP). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is funded by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (administered by Colorado DHSEM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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.
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA (administered by state agencies). The NSGP provides funding for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attack. While focused on physical security, 'Enhancing Cybersecurity' is listed as one of the National Priority Areas shaping current and future guidance.
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