Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) - Georgia

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) in Georgia, managed by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, aims to enhance the security of nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attacks. This program supports the development of security measures, addresses identified vulnerabilities, and fosters collaboration among community organizations and security agencies. By providing essential funding for equipment, training, and planning, NSGP strengthens the overall resilience of communities against extremist threats.

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency coordinates the state’s preparedness, response and recovery efforts to disasters. As part of the Office of the Governor, GEMA/HS operates under the authority of the Emergency Management Act of 1981.
GEMA/HS works with local, state and federal governments, in partnership with the private sector and faith-based community, to prevent and respond to natural and man-made emergencies.
NSGP is one of three grant programs that support DHS/FEMA’s focus on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofits, to prevent, protect against, prepare for, and respond to terrorist or other extremist attacks. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by DHS to help strengthen the nation’s communities against potential terrorist or other extremist attacks.
Program Objectives
The NSGP provides funds to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attack to meet the following three objectives throughout the period of performance:
Enhance equipment and conduct security-related activities to improve the security posture of nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack.
Address and close capability gaps that are identified in individual nonprofit organizations' Vulnerability Assessments via funding spent on Planning, Equipment, and Training and Exercises that aim to enhance the protection of soft targets and crowded places.
Strengthen relationships across non-profit organizations, state, local, and territorial homeland security agencies for a whole community approach to preparedness.