Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 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 attack. The program has two funding sources: NSGP-UA for nonprofit organizations located within FY 2020 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)-designated Urban Areas, and NSGP-S for nonprofit organizations located outside of these areas. The program's objectives include integrating the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts, and enhancing the protection of soft targets and crowded places. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations that are described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such code. Some key priorities for the program include: • Enhancing the protection of soft targets and crowded places • Effective planning • Training and awareness campaigns • Exercises The program has a period of performance of 36 months, and the maximum award amount is $100,000. The application process involves submitting an investment justification, vulnerability assessment, and mission statement to the State Administrative Agency (SAA), which will then review and score the applications. The SAA will submit the highest-scoring applications to DHS/FEMA for further review and funding consideration.