The Grant Programs Directorate within the Federal Emergency Management Agency is now accepting applications for Nonprofit Security Grant Program – National Security Supplemental, or NSGP-NSS. The program seeks to finance enhancements and activities that bolster the physical and cybersecurity of nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorist or extremist attack, according to a notice of funding opportunity posted Monday on the FEMA website.
NSGP-NSS Funding Priorities
The top funding priority for NSGP-NSS involves enhancing the protection of soft targets or crowded places. Possible project types under this priority area include installing closed circuit television security cameras or screening equipment for people and baggage, providing access control equipment and delivering cybersecurity enhancements.
Secondarily, NSGP-NSS seeks to fund projects related to planning, training and awareness and exercises. Possible project types under these priority areas include the development of emergency or contingency plans, conducting public awareness or preparedness campaigns and carrying out response exercises.
Award Details
A total of $210 million is available for the funding opportunity. Half will be allocated for subapplicants located within high-risk urban areas as designated by the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative while the other half will be allocated for subapplicants located outside high-risk urban areas.
Up to 56 awards are expected to be issued under the program. The period of performance begins on May 1, 2025, and ends on April 30, 2028, for a total of 36 months.
Application Deadline
Interested parties have until Jan. 24, 2025, to submit applications. Awards are expected to be issued no later than May 10, 2025.
Hear from various speakers to learn more about the various security concerns facing the U.S. and what’s being done to address them at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Homeland Security Summit, which will take place on Nov. 13.
