Fiscal Year 2008 Urban Areas Security Initiative 
Nonprofit Security Grant Program 


Investment Justification Template 


Instructions 
To apply for the FY 2008 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Nonprofit Security Grant 
Program (NSGP), eligible nonprofit organizations must complete this Investment Justification 
and provide it to the respective State Administrative Agency (SAA) per the SAA’s guidelines. 
For more information on NSGP requirements, see the FY 2008 UASI NSGP Guidance and 
Application Kit. This application must not exceed five pages, using 12 point Times New Roman 
font. Responses to each question should not exceed the specified character limitations. 

I. Overview 
Identify the following: 

• Name of organization 
• 501(c)3 number 
• FY 2008 Urban Area 
• FY 2008 UASI NSGP Funding Request 
• Any previous NSGP funding received, including amount 
• Any previous DHS funding received, including source* 
*Response should include any funding received through the respective State and/or Urban Area, including the DHS Homeland 
Security Grant Program (including Urban Areas Security Initiative, UASI Nonprofit Security Grant Program, State Homeland 
Security Grant Program, and/or the Citizen Corps Program). 

II. Background 
In the space below, describe the nonprofit organization, including: 

• Membership and community served 
• Symbolic value of the site(s) as a highly recognized national or historical institution that 
renders the site a possible target of international terrorism 
• Known critical infrastructure or key resources (CIKR) located within close proximity to 
nonprofit organization facilities (see http://www.dhs.gov/nipp) for additional information and 
guidance on CIKR sectors) 
• Any role in responding to or recovering from international terrorist attacks 
• Prior threats or attacks (within or outside the U.S.) by a terrorist organization, network, or cell 
against their nonprofit organization or a closely related organization. Explain how their 
nonprofit organization gained knowledge of these threats, including the source of the 
information, and how this understanding influenced development of this application. 
(2,200 Char. Max) 

III. Risk 
In the space below, describe findings from previously conducted risk assessments, including 

(A) threats, (B) vulnerabilities, and (C) potential consequences of an attack. (2,200 Char. Max) 
(A) Threats 
(B) Vulnerabilities 
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(C) Potential Consequences 
IV. Target Hardening 
In the space below, describe the proposed target hardening activity, including total funds 
requested, that addresses the identified threat and vulnerability. Allowable costs are focused on 
target hardening activities. Thus, funding can be used for the acquisition and installation of 
security equipment on real property (including buildings and improvements) owned or leased 
by the nonprofit organization, specifically in prevention of and/or protection against the risk of a 
terrorist attack. This equipment is limited to two categories of items on the Authorized 
Equipment List (AEL): 

• Physical Security Enhancement Equipment (AEL Category 14) 
• Inspection and Screening Systems (AEL Category 15) 
The equipment categories are listed on the web-based AEL on the Responder Knowledge Base 
(RKB), which is sponsored by DHS and at https://www.rkb.us/. The below description must 
identify the respective AEL category for all requested equipment. (2,200 Char. Max) 
V. Project Management 
(A) In the space below, describe the project management, including: 
• Who will manage the project 
• Milestones, with start and end dates 
• Description of any challenges to the effective implementation of this project 
• Coordination of the project with state and local homeland security partners 
• Anticipated outcomes achieved 
(2,200 Char. Max) 
(B) In the space below, describe how the 75-25 percent match in-kind will be met. 
(2,000 Char. Max) 
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