CFDA 97.008: Non-Profit Security Program

Objectives

The FY 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack. The FY 2023 NSGP seeks to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts. There are two program types under the appropriation: 1) Nonprofit Security Grant Program - Urban Area (NSGP-UA): NSGP-UA funds nonprofit organizations located within Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)-designated urban areas. 2) Nonprofit Security Grant Program - State (NSGP-S): Under NSGP-S, each state will receive a target allocation for nonprofit organizations located outside of UASI-designated urban areas. The objective of the FY 2023 NSGP is to provide funding for physical and cybersecurity enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack. The NSGP also seeks to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts. Performance metrics for this program are: 1. Percentage of funding awarded for contract security; 2. Percentage of funding awarded for target hardening; and 3. Percentage of funding awarded for training and awareness campaigns. Among the five basic homeland security missions noted in the DHS Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024, NSGP supports the goal to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience.

Eligible applicants

The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only entity eligible to apply for FY 2023 NSGP funds on behalf of eligible nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations must apply for FY 2023 NSGP through their SAA. A list of SAA points of contact is available at: State Administrative Agency (SAA) Contacts | FEMA.gov. SAAs, in coordination with the Urban Area Working Groups (UAWG) or other relevant state partners, are encouraged to notify and actively inform eligible nonprofit organizations of the availability of FY 2023 NSGP funding. Eligible nonprofit organizations are those organizations that are: 1. Described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC) and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such code. Note: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not require certain organizations such as churches, mosques, and synagogues to apply for and receive a recognition of exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the IRC. Such organizations are automatically exempt if they meet the requirements of section 501(c)(3). These organizations are not required to provide recognition of exemption. For organizations that the IRS requires to apply for and receive a recognition of exemption under section 501(c)(3), the state may or may not require recognition of exemption, as long as the method chosen is applied consistently. Refer to links below for additional information: • https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/exemption-requirements-section-501-c-3-organizations • https://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/ch03.html • https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits 2. Able to demonstrate, through the application, that the organization is at high risk of a terrorist attack; and 3. For NSGP-UA, located within a UASI-designated urban area; or for NSGP-S, located outside of a UASI-designated urban area. Eligible nonprofits located within UASI-designated urban areas may apply to the SAA to receive funding only under NSGP-UA. Eligible nonprofit organizations located outside of FY 2023 UASI-designated urban areas may apply to the SAA to receive funding only under NSGP-S. DHS/FEMA will verify that nonprofits have applied to the correct program funding stream and may disqualify the applications of nonprofits that apply to the wrong program funding stream.

Financial assistance range

For FY 2023 NSGP-UA and NSGP-S, nonprofits may apply for up to $150,000.

Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.