The Ohio Security Grant (OSG) Program is a grant from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) that funds security enhancements for eligible Ohio organizations at risk of terrorism. The program supports physical security improvements to help organizations prevent, prepare for, and respond to terrorist threats and attacks. Eligible applicants include Ohio nonprofit organizations, houses of worship, chartered nonpublic schools, and licensed preschools that can demonstrate an elevated risk of terrorism. Awards are up to $125,000 per site, with a maximum of $250,000 per organization for up to two sites. Check the agency's website for current deadlines.

State of Ohio Security Grant (SFY26 OSG) is sponsored by Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS)/ Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA). Provides grants to eligible Ohio nonprofit organizations, houses of worship, chartered nonpublic schools, and licensed preschools for security improvements to prevent, prepare for, or respond to acts of terrorism.

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.

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.