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.
Nonprofit applications for NSGP-NSS are due December 12, 2024
Nonprofit applications for the supplemental round of funding “NSGP-NSS” must be submitted to NSGP@widma.gov. Complete application packages will include an investment justification (IJ), vulnerability assessment, and mission statement.
If you are a nonprofit who was chosen for award under the FY ’24 NSGP application cycle, please go to https://wem.wi.gov/available-grants/ for Egrants application information.
NSGP Application Resources, Materials, & Guidance
The IJ is the application form for NSGP NSS. Please download the document to your desktop before trying to fill out the form. For technical assistance opening the IJ form, please contact us at NSGP@widma.gov
Provides shorthand guidance on beginning a sub-application as a nonprofit.
This user guide provides a step-by-step sequence for navigating the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Houses of Worship (HOW) security self-assessment.
Answers frequently asked questions about NSGP.
Lists key program changes for NSGP-NSS
This attachment provides a list of eligible equipment for NSGP that can be requested for funding.
FEMA’s Federal Preparedness Grants Manual provides high-level grant guidance to all State Administrative Agencies (SAA). Local sub-recipients may review this manual for reference as well.
FEMA’s Federal guidance on NSGP-NSS for reference.
Wisconsin Emergency Management’s FY 2024 NSGP guidance. PLEASE NOTE: this document is meant only for nonprofits who were awarded a grant for FY 2024 NSGP. All other nonprofits may refer to the DHS/FEMA NSGP-NSS Notice of Funding Opportunity and other documents linked in this section.
SAM UEI Instructions
The video above will guide sub-applicant nonprofits on how to sign up to receive their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. Please note that your UEI number must be renewed in SAM.gov once every year in order to receive NSGP grant funding.
Helpful Resources
GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS
FEMA:
Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA is the federal agency administering the NSGP.
IJ:
The Investment Justification is the name for the application form that is submitted from the nonprofit agency to WEM and then to FEMA. The IJ is a PDF document, which is linked above.
NOFO:
Notice of Funding Opportunity. This is the guidance that explains the grant process, deadlines, eligible applicants, eligible expenses, requirements of the application, and terms and conditions of the grant award.
SAA:
State Administrative Agency for a grant. In this case, that is Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM).
Sub-applicant/sub-grantee/sub-recipient:
Each is a different name for the nonprofit that is applying for or receiving a grant award from the SAA.
WEM:
Wisconsin Emergency Management is a division within the state agency, Department of Military Affairs. DMA is the designated State Administrative Agency for the NSGP. WEM staff are the points of contact for the NSGP in Wisconsin.
WEBSITES
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
The website has a few other documents that may be helpful including FAQ, Key Changes, and NSGP Fact Sheet. https://www.fema.gov/nonprofit-security-grant-program
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