Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
The largest federal grant program dedicated to helping nonprofits secure their facilities against targeted violence and terrorism.
What Is The NSGP?
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a federal grant administered by the Department of Homeland Security. It provides funding for physical security enhancements to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attacks based on their ideology, beliefs, or mission.
The program has two components: NSGP-UA for organizations located within designated urban areas, and NSGP-S for organizations outside those areas. Both are nationally competitive.
Who Is Eligible?
- Organizations described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- Must occupy the facility at the time of application (owned or leased)
What Can The Funding Be Used For?
Common eligible uses include:
Physical Security Equipment
Barriers, fencing, lighting, reinforced doors and windows, bollards
Surveillance and Monitoring
CCTV cameras, intrusion detection systems
Access Control
Card readers, electronic locks, key fob systems
Communication Systems
Emergency communications and mass notification tools
Security Training
Active threat training, emergency preparedness exercises, drills
Contract Security Personnel
Professional security services (with restrictions)
Cybersecurity Improvements
Firewalls, secure networks, data protection, cybersecurity training
Application Process
The NSGP is a competitive program. Applications are submitted through your State Administrative Agency, which forwards them for national review and scoring. A strong application requires a well-documented threat case, a clear vulnerability assessment, and a detailed written narrative (called an Investment Justification) that ties everything together.
The period of performance for awarded grants is generally three years. We track deadlines for every state and can advise you on timing.
State Programs We Support
Many states offer their own nonprofit security grant programs in addition to the federal NSGP. You may be able to apply for both.
New York
Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes
California
State Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Illinois
Not-for-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP-IL)
New Jersey
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP)
Connecticut
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP)
Pennsylvania
Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program (NSGFP)
Massachusetts
Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CNSGP)
Arizona
State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (AZ-NSGP)
Colorado
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CO NSGP)
Ohio
State of Ohio Security Grant (OSG)
Maryland
Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Program (PAHC)
Tennessee
House of Worship Security Personnel Grant Program (HOW)
Washington
Nonprofit and Religious Organizations Security Grant Program (NROSGP)