U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
Washington, DC 20528 
 
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 
 
1. What is the purpose of the FY 2011 NSGP? 


 
The purpose of the FY 2011 NSGP is to provide funding support for target hardening activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack and located within one of the specific UASI-eligible urban areas.  This program seeks to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts.  Additionally, the program is designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, state and local government agencies, and Citizen Corps Councils.     
 
2. How much funding was available under the FY 2011 NSGP?      


 
The total amount of funds distributed under the FY 2011 NSGP was $18,962,000.   
 
3. Who was eligible to apply for FY 2011 NSGP funds? 


 
The State Administrative Agency (SAA) was the only agency eligible to apply for FY 2011 NSGP funds on behalf of nonprofit organizations.  Eligible nonprofit organizations (as described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Title 26 of the U.S.C,  and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code) that are at high risk of terrorist attack and are located within one of the specific FY 2011 UASI-eligible urban areas must have provided their applications to their respective SAA to be considered for FY 2011 NSGP funding.  
 
4. How were the FY 2011 NSGP funds determined? 


 
The allocation methodology for the FY 2011 NSGP was based on risk analysis, effectiveness, and integration with broader state and local preparedness efforts.  Each nonprofit organization was able to apply through their SAA for up to a $75,000 grant award.  
   
5. What legislation authorized funding for the FY 2011 NSGP? 


 
The Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Public Law 112-10) provided funding for this program.   
 
 
 
6. Where is the FY 2011 NSGP Guidance and Application Kit located?   


 
The FY 2011 NSGP Guidance and Application Kit is located online at http://www.fema.gov/grants as well as on www.grants.gov.     
 
7. What other resources are available to address programmatic, technical, and financial questions?   


  
. For additional program-specific information, please contact the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) help line at (800) 368-6498 or askcsid@dhs.gov.  CSID hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.   

. For financial-related questions, including pre-and post-award administration and technical assistance, applicants may contact the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 or via e-mail to ASK-GMD@dhs.gov.   


 
8. What is the FY 2011 NSGP period of performance? 


 
The period of performance is 36 months.