New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP) - Security Personnel

New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP) - Security Personnel

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: August 23, 2025

Summary

The New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP) offers funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks. This grant is specifically allocated for hiring security personnel, including law enforcement officers and registered security officers. It cannot be used to replace existing security staff but may supplement security needs for events within New Jersey. Eligible organizations must demonstrate their risk status as assessed by the Director of NJOHSP.

Overview

New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP) The New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP) provides funding to eligible nonprofit organizations across New Jersey, as described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, at the greatest risk of terrorist attacks.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Funding must be used exclusively to hire security personnel and is limited to federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement officers; active special law enforcement officers appointed pursuant to P.L.1985, c.439; or security officers registered pursuant to P.L.2004, c.134.This funding may not be used to supplant expenses for an organization’s current security personnel but may be used to supplement additional security personnel needs based on identified risk. Under special conditions, the use of security personnel may be used for off-site events within the geographic boundaries of the State of New Jersey for which the nonprofit has planned and has legal responsibility. Project funding requests can be submitted to NJOHSP consistent with the following requirements. Eligible Applicants:Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations determined to be at a high risk of terrorist attack within the State of New Jersey as determined by the Director of NJOHSP.

Ineligibility

The use of other personnel for security purposes that do not fit the above description is not eligible under this program.