Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) - Delaware

Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) - Delaware

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Summary

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) in Delaware, managed by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), aims to enhance security for nonprofits at risk of terrorist attacks. This competitive, reimbursement-based grant supports both physical and cybersecurity improvements, ensuring organizations can safeguard their operations. In FY 2025, funds will be allocated to nonprofits in designated high-risk urban areas and those outside these zones, bolstering Delaware's emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

Overview

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) serves as the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for state-administered Preparedness Grants. The SAA is the primary organization within a state responsible for managing and overseeing federally funded programs and grants. Preparedness Grants, federally funded through agencies like FEMA and DHS are competitive, requiring applicants to demonstrate a clear need that aligns with national preparedness priorities. DEMA ensures that resources are distributed, compliance standards are met, and programs are executed effectively to address Delaware's unique community needs. This enhances Delaware's ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies aligning with federal guidelines and Delaware's emergency preparedness goals. Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) A reimbursement based competitive grant program that focuses on enhancing the security of nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorist attacks through physical and cybersecurity improvements. Examples of previous projects include physical security enhancements such as security cameras, lighting, security, screening equipment, access controls (fencing/gates/barriers/card readers), and impact/blast/shock resistant doors and windows. Examples of cybersecurity focused projects include improving cybersecurity of access control and identify verification systems. Executive Summary In FY 2025, there are two funding sources appropriated for nonprofit organizations: NSGP - Urban Area (NSGP-UA): NSGP-UA funds nonprofit organizations located within FY 2025 designated high-risk urban areas. Under NSGP-UA, each urban area will receive an allocation for nonprofit organizations within FY 2025 designated high-risk urban areas.NSGP - State (NSGP-S): NSGP-S funds nonprofit organizations located outside of a FY 2025 Designated  high-risk urban area. Under NSGP-S, each state will receive an allocation for nonprofit organizations in the state located outside of FY 2025 Designated high-risk urban areas.

Eligibility

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