NSGP Scoring Criteria: How Applications Get Funded
How FEMA and your state score an NSGP application, what each section is worth, and why funding decisions happen inside your state.
NSGP-S vs NSGP-UA: Which Stream Should Your Nonprofit Apply For?
NSGP-S vs NSGP-UA: Which Stream Should Your Nonprofit Apply For? Your address decides, not your preference. Here is how the two NSGP streams differ. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) has two funding streams, NSGP-S vs NSGP-UA, and applicants are often unsure which one they belong to. This guide explains the difference between NSGP-S vs […]
NSGP Investment Justification: How to Write One That Wins
The Investment Justification (IJ) is the scored narrative section of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) application. Reviewers read it against the criteria published in the current Notice of Funding Opportunity. Funding decisions are made from what the IJ proves, not from what the applicant claims about its mission. This guide walks through every section […]
What Is the NSGP? A Plain-English Explanation of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a federal grant administered by FEMA. It funds physical security improvements at nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attack. If your synagogue, church, mosque, religious school, or community nonprofit has a security plan it cannot afford to act on, NSGP is the program most […]
How to Prequalify for Security Grants in New York State
Before applying for NSGP or SCAHC in New York, your organization must prequalify through SFS. Here’s what the process involves
What Is the NSGP? A Guide to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds physical security for at-risk nonprofits and houses of worship. Here is how it works, who qualifies, and what to expect.