Funding program

Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

Annual

FEMA NSGP funds physical security and target hardening for 501(c)(3) nonprofits at high risk of attack, which includes faith-based and other nonprofit private schools, but generally NOT public K-12 districts. Eligible nonprofit schools apply through their state administrative agency and can direct funds toward security planning and physical security enhancements.

Program details

What the program funds, and who can apply

Target hardening and physical security enhancements: security cameras, access control, fencing, lighting, blast/ballistic protection, alarm systems, contracted security personnel (limited), security planning, and security-related training and exercises. Scope is physical security against terrorism/violent attack.

Administering agency

U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); administered through each State Administrative Agency (SAA)

Who can apply

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack - includes faith-based/religiously affiliated schools and other nonprofit (private) schools, houses of worship, and community organizations. The applicant must own or lease the facilities. Applications are submitted through the state's designated administrative agency, not directly to FEMA. (Public K-12 school districts are generally NOT eligible - this targets nonprofit/private entities.)

Status

Recurring annual program. FY25 cycle administered through state SAAs. FY26 specifics not yet finalized as of confirmation date - applicants apply via their State Administrative Agency on the state's timeline.

Deadline

Set by each State Administrative Agency (state deadlines precede the FEMA federal deadline). Annual cycle, typically opens spring.

Funding amount

FY25: ~$274,500,000 total (split between NSGP-Urban Area and NSGP-State). Award limit up to $200,000 per site, maximum three sites, for a maximum total of $600,000 per organization. (FY26 totals not yet finalized as of confirmation date.)

Assistance listing (CFDA)

97.008

FAQ

Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), answered

Can Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) pay for school safety mapping?

FEMA NSGP funds physical security and target hardening for 501(c)(3) nonprofits at high risk of attack, which includes faith-based and other nonprofit private schools, but generally NOT public K-12 districts. Eligible nonprofit schools apply through their state administrative agency and can direct funds toward security planning and physical security enhancements.

Who is eligible for Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)?

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack - includes faith-based/religiously affiliated schools and other nonprofit (private) schools, houses of worship, and community organizations. The applicant must own or lease the facilities. Applications are submitted through the state's designated administrative agency, not directly to FEMA. (Public K-12 school districts are generally NOT eligible - this targets nonprofit/private entities.)

What is the deadline for Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)?

Set by each State Administrative Agency (state deadlines precede the FEMA federal deadline). Annual cycle, typically opens spring. Confirm the current timeline at the official program source, as cycles change.

Source

Straight from the official program

Every figure on this page comes from the official program source below, last verified 2026-06-23. Programs, amounts, and deadlines change, so confirm the current rule at the source before you apply. This page is informational and not legal or grant-writing advice. How we verify.

FEMA - Nonprofit Security Grant Program (official program page) verified 2026-06-23

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