New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP) - Target Hardening Equipment

New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP) - Target Hardening Equipment

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
Amount: Up to US $100,000
Last Updated: August 21, 2025

Summary

The New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NJ NSGP) offers financial assistance to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are at a heightened risk of terrorist attacks. This grant focuses on 'target hardening' activities, including the purchase and installation of security equipment. Organizations must ensure their Vulnerability Risk Assessments are current and include necessary documentation to qualify for funding. This program aims to enhance safety measures across New Jersey's nonprofit sector.

Overview

NOTE: Please ensure that Vulnerability Risk Assessments (VRAs) are updated, particularly if security improvements have been made that eliminate previous vulnerabilities. All VRAs must now include photographs of the facility for which security upgrades are sought, as well as images of specific areas requiring upgrades (e.g., doors needing lock upgrades, windows needing blast film protection, areas where CCTV installation is requested). This requirement applies to VRAs completed by local-, county-, and State-level law enforcement or private security firms. Failure to update a facility’s VRA and provide the specified photographs may result in disqualification of the grant application. 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 for “target hardening” activities, such as the purchase and installation of physical security equipment. NJOHSP shall assign a preference for eligible applicants that have not received either a federal or state security grant in the last two grant cycles for target hardening equipment measures. This equipment is limited to items contained on our website under the Resources section. 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.