Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Resources

Funding Totals

NOFOs & Documents

On July 28, 2025, FEMA published the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 funding opportunity for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Learn more on Grants.gov.

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) 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.

Resources

Nonprofit Security Grant Program Awareness Training Videos

Nonprofit Security Grant Program Snapshot

Learn about Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding for community organizations, including places of worship, and where to go for information about applying.

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Thumbnail of the Preparedness Grants Manual report cover

Reference this manual for policies and procedures on managing preparedness grants.

How to Apply

Visit the NSGP application process webpage or read our blog to get steps on how to apply.

Prevention Resource Finder

Visit DHS website to find federal resources to prevent targeted violence.

Hazard Prevention & Deterrence

Visit Ready.gov to find resources on hazard prevention.

NSGP-NSS Outreach Slides

NSGP-NSS Post NOFO Release Webinar Slides

Learn from People Who Received the Grant

In this video, members of the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple explain why they applied for Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding to improve the safety of their place of worship.

Reasons to Apply for a Nonprofit Security Grant – Testimonial

Join Our Listserv

Sign up to receive more information about NSGP or for future webinars and technical assistance.

Protecting Houses of Worship

Visit CISA website to find resources to help improve the security of an organization’s congregants and facilities.

Annual Funding Totals

National Security Supplemental

Total funding available: $210 million*

  • Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental - UASI (NSGP-NSS-U) - $105 million
  • Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental - State (NSGP-NSS-S) - $105 million

*Funded by the remaining $210 million from the National Security Supplemental (Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024)

FY 2025

Total funding available for fiscal year 2025: $274.5 million

  • Nonprofit Security Grant Program – Urban Area (NSGP-UA) - $137.25 million
  • Nonprofit Security Grant Program – State (NSGP-S) - $137.25 million

FY 2024

Total funding available for fiscal year 2024: $454.5 million*

  • Nonprofit Security Grant Program - UASI (NSGP-U) - $227.25 million
  • Nonprofit Security Grant Program - State (NSGP-S) - $227.25 million

    *Includes $180 million from the National Security Supplemental (Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024)

FY 2023

Total funding available for fiscal year 2023: $305 million

  • Nonprofit Security Grant Program - UASI (NSGP-U) - $152.5 million
  • Nonprofit Security Grant Program - State (NSGP-S) - $152.5 million

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

NOFOs and Ancillary Documents

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The Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS) Notice of Funding Opportunity is available below, as well as on Grants.gov.

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is one of the grant programs that support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) focus on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to prevent, protect against, prepare for, and respond to terrorist or other extremist 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 or other extremist attacks. The NSGP provides funding to nonprofit organizations at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack for facility hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities.

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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 or other extremist attack. This document outlines key changes for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 NSGP.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is firmly committed to ensuring that its funding opportunities and application processes are clear and transparent, and that they do not create confusion or contain undue complexity.

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In Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is providing $274.5 million for facility hardening and other physical and cybersecurity enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attack.

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Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Fiscal Year 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental

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Previous Years' NOFOs and Documents

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Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental Consortium Application Guide

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is firmly committed to ensuring that its funding opportunities and application processes are clear and transparent, and that they do not create confusion or contain undue complexity. DHS has endeavored to fulfill this commitment here, and we plan to continue delivering on this commitment.

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Information Bulletin No. 522: Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity

The purpose of this Information Bulletin (IB) is to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is announcing the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS).

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Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental Investment Justification

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Fiscal Year 2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Nonprofit Organizations

This document provides frequently asked questions and answers on the Fiscal Year 2021 NSGP.

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Fiscal Year 2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Key Changes

This document provides an overview of changes made in the Fiscal Year 2021 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.

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Fiscal Year 2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Fact Sheet

This document provides a quick reference to the guidance, authorization, and appropriation information found within the Fiscal Year 2021 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.

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Fiscal Year 2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

This document provides guidance, authorization, and appropriation information to potential grantees of the Fiscal Year 2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

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Fiscal Year 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

This document provides guidance, authorization, and appropriation information to potential grantees of the Fiscal Year 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

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Fiscal Year 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Nonprofit Organizations

This document provides frequently asked questions and answers on the Fiscal Year 2020 NSGP.

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Fiscal Year 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Fact Sheet

This document provides a quick reference to the guidance, authorization, and appropriation information found within the Fiscal Year 2020 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.

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