Fiscal Year 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program
ID: 360157Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)

Award Range

$0 - $275M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Disaster Prevention and Relief

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through FEMA, is offering the Fiscal Year 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) aimed at enhancing the physical and cybersecurity of nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorist attacks. This program has two funding streams: NSGP for Urban Areas (NSGP-UA) for nonprofits in designated high-risk urban areas, and NSGP for States (NSGP-S) for those outside these areas, with a total funding amount of $274.5 million anticipated to support approximately 56 awards. Eligible applicants are State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) that can submit applications on behalf of nonprofits classified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, with funding available for planning, equipment, training, and exercises to improve organizational security. Interested parties should note that applications are due by August 11, 2025, and can be submitted through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO) at https://go.fema.gov/, with further inquiries directed to the FEMA GO Help Desk at femago@fema.dhs.gov or by phone at 1-877-585-3242.

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    The Fiscal Year 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aims to enhance the physical and cybersecurity of nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorist attacks. The program has two funding streams: NSGP for Urban Areas (NSGP-UA), targeting nonprofits in designated high-risk urban areas, and NSGP for States (NSGP-S), for those outside these areas. With a total funding of $274.5 million, the program anticipates 56 awards ranging from approximately $261,630 to over $29 million. Eligible applicants must be State Administrative Agencies (SAAs), which submit applications on behalf of nonprofits classified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Funding may cover planning, equipment, training, and exercises for improving organizational security. Nonprofits may apply for up to $200,000 per site, with a maximum of 600,000 across multiple sites. The NSGP not only addresses immediate security needs but also integrates efforts into broader state and local preparedness strategies. Applications are evaluated based on factors such as risk mitigation planning, threat assessment, and organizational collaboration. Overall, the program reflects DHS's commitment to safeguarding vulnerable communities against evolving threats.
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