The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS). This program allocates $210 million to improve the physical and cyber security of nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorist or extremist attacks. Applicants, typically state administrative agencies (SAAs), must apply on behalf of eligible nonprofit organizations or consortia. The funding can be used for security enhancements, training, and planning related to soft targets and crowded places. The maximum award is $200,000 per site, with a total cap of $600,000 per organization across multiple sites.
Applications are open from October 28, 2024, with a submission deadline of January 24, 2025. Subapplicants located in designated Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) areas can apply for NSGP-NSS-UA funds, while those outside these areas apply for NSGP-NSS-S funds. The program focuses on collaboration between nonprofits and law enforcement to enhance preparedness. No cost-share is required, and compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) is mandatory prior to funding allocation. This initiative emphasizes building a resilient national security culture through community preparedness efforts.
The document issues a technical requirement regarding the need for Adobe Reader to view certain essential files related to federal government RFPs, grants, and state/local solicitations. It emphasizes that users may not be able to access these files if they lack Adobe Reader version 8 or higher, or if their setup is incompatible with the software. The text guides users on how to install Adobe Reader and configure their viewing environments, directing them to the Adobe website for further assistance. This notice underlines the importance of ensuring proper software is installed to facilitate access to critical government documentation, impacting those involved in the RFP and grant processes.
The document outlines the process for State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) to manage the National Security Grant Program - Nonprofit Security Support (NSGP-NSS) submissions to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It emphasizes the requirement for updated Investment Justification (IJ) templates and a new SAA Prioritization Tracker. SAAs must utilize only current forms, with previous iterations deemed unacceptable. The streamlined export and migration processes are detailed, encouraging the use of a specific Export Assistance Tool to convert IJ data into a usable format for FEMA submission. The document also includes guidelines for consortium applications, outlining necessary documents to be submitted and specific naming conventions for files. Essential steps in collecting, scoring, and submitting IJs to FEMA are presented alongside reminders about the FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO) platform for uploads. The purpose of this guidance is to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the submission and review of grant proposals, ultimately supporting the security needs of nonprofit organizations.