
Nonprofit Security Grant Program
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This grant provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. The intent is to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.
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Recipients seeking guidance on policies and procedures for managing preparedness grants should reference this manual for program-specific information as well as overall guidance on rules and regulations.

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Annual Funding Totals
FY 2022
Total funding available for fiscal year 2022: $250.15 million
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program - UASI (NSGP-U) - $125 million
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program - State (NSGP-S) - $125 million
- Community Project Funding - (CPF) -$150K
FY 2021
Total funding available for fiscal year 2021: $180 million
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program - UASI (NSGP-U) - $90 million
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program - State (NSGP-S) - $90 million
FY 2020
Total funding available in fiscal year 2020: $90 million
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program - UASI (NSGP-U) - $50 million
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program - State (NSGP-S) - $40 million
FY 2019
Total funding available in fiscal year 2019: $60 million
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program - UASI (NSGP-U) - $50 million
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program - State (NSGP-S) - $10 million
FY 2018
Total funding available in fiscal year 2018: $60 million
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program - UASI (NSGP-U) - $50 million
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program - State (NSGP-S) - $10 million
FY 2017
Total funding available in fiscal year 2017 - $25 million
FY 2016
Total funding available in fiscal year 2016 - $20 million
NOFOs and Ancillary Documents
Fiscal Year 2022
Fiscal Year 2022
The FY 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity is available below, as well as on Grants.gov.
Nonprofit organizations should use this document as a reference when preparing to submit applications under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).
Effective April 4, 2022, the Federal Government transitioned from using the Data Universal Numbering System or DUNS number, to a new, non-proprietary identifier known as a Unique Entity Identifier or UEI. For entities that had an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to this date, the UEI has automatically been assigned and no action is necessary. For all entities filing a new registration in SAM.gov on or after April 4, 2022, the UEI will be assigned to that entity as part of the SAM.gov registration process.
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for facility hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. This document outlines key changes for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 NSGP.
In fiscal year (FY) 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is providing $250.15 million for facility hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack.
The FY 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is one of three grant programs that support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency’s focus on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal and territorial governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to terrorist attacks. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by DHS to help strengthen the nation’s communities against potential terrorist attacks. The NSGP provides funding to nonprofit organizations at high risk of a terrorist attack for facility hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities.
Previous Years' NOFOs and Documents
This document provides frequently asked questions and answers on the Fiscal Year 2021 NSGP.
- Dec 13, 2021
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This document provides a quick reference to the guidance, authorization, and appropriation information found within the Fiscal Year 2021 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
- Dec 13, 2021
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This document provides an overview of changes made in the Fiscal Year 2021 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
- Dec 13, 2021
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This document provides guidance, authorization, and appropriation information to potential grantees of the Fiscal Year 2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
- Dec 13, 2021
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This document provides frequently asked questions and answers on the Fiscal Year 2020 NSGP for SAAs.
- Dec 13, 2021
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This document provides a quick reference to the guidance, authorization, and appropriation information found within the Fiscal Year 2020 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
- Dec 13, 2021
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This document provides guidance, authorization, and appropriation information to potential grantees of the Fiscal Year 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
- Dec 13, 2021
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This document provides an overview of changes made to the Fiscal Year 2020 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
- Dec 13, 2021
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This document provides frequently asked questions and answers on the Fiscal Year 2020 NSGP.
- Dec 13, 2021
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This document provides guidance, authorization, and appropriation information to potential grantees of the Fiscal Year 2019 Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
- Dec 13, 2021
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