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Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental

ID: DHS-24-GPD-008-00-98 • Type: Posted

Description

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS) supplements one (1) of three (3) 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.

The NSGP-NSS was authorized by Congress to bolster nonprofit security and protect those organizations facing an elevated threat level due to the Israel-Hamas war.

Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/

Background
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program – National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS) is a grant initiative authorized by Congress to enhance the security of nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks. This program is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) efforts to strengthen community resilience against potential threats, particularly in light of heightened risks due to the Israel-Hamas war.

Grant Details
The NSGP-NSS provides funding specifically for facility hardening and other physical security enhancements for nonprofit organizations facing elevated threat levels. Eligible activities include but are not limited to:
- Physical security enhancements
- Security training
- Other measures that improve the organization's ability to prevent, protect against, prepare for, and respond to terrorist attacks.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations that have self-identified as facing heightened threats due to the Israel-Hamas war. Organizations must also provide a vulnerability assessment and demonstrate alignment with their investment justification. The State Administrative Agency must certify the organization's eligibility for NSGP funding.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant will be specified in the solicitation but typically spans several months to a year depending on the project scope.

Grant Value
The total federal funding available through this program is determined by congressional appropriations, with individual grant awards varying based on project needs and organizational requirements.

Place of Performance
The grant activities can be performed in various geographic locations across the United States where eligible nonprofit organizations are situated.

Overview

Category of Funding
Disaster Prevention and Relief
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 10/28/24 Federal Emergency Management Agency posted grant opportunity DHS-24-GPD-008-00-98 for Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental with funding of $210.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 97.008 Non-Profit Security Program. It is expected that 56 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
Oct. 28, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Jan. 24, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
Oct. 28, 2024, 9:02 a.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
Feb. 23, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
State Administrative Agencies

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$210,000,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$210,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
56

Contacts

Contact
Vani Neelakantan Grantor
Contact Email
Contact Phone
(877) 585-3242

Documents

Posted documents for DHS-24-GPD-008-00-98

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