Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP): State

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks by providing federal funding for security enhancements. Administered by the North Carolina Emergency Management, this competitive grant allows eligible organizations to apply for up to $150,000 per site, focusing on target hardening, planning, and training. The program aims to integrate nonprofit preparedness with local efforts, enhancing community safety and resilience against threats.

Background
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack. NSGP also seeks to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts.
NSGP is a competitive federal grant program from DHS/FEMA administered through the North Carolina Dept. of Public Safety (NCDPS) / North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) in the state of NC.
NSGP - State (NSGP-S)
NSGP-S funds nonprofit organizations located outside of a FY 2025 UASI-designated high-risk urban area. Under NSGP-S, each state will receive a target allocation for nonprofit organizations in the state located outside of the FY 2025 UASI-designated high-risk urban areas, which are defined as all locations outside the Charlotte Area in NC.
Primary Purpose
Target Hardening.  Some example projects include contracted security, fencing, lighting, cameras, security/reinforced doors, window treatments, communications equipment, security alarm systems, security plans, and staff training and exercises.
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.
Funding
Eligible nonprofit sub-applicants with one site may apply for up to $150,000 for that site. Nonprofit sub-applicants with multiple sites may apply for up to $150,000 per site for up to three sites, for a maximum of $450,000 per sub-applicant per state and funding source.
For example, a nonprofit organization with locations in multiple states may apply for up to three sites within each state, per funding source, for a maximum of six sites per state (three under NSGP-S, and three under NSGP-UA).

Eligibility

To be eligible for the NSGP, a nonprofit organization must:Meet the description under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) of 1986 and be exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such code.For NSGP-S, be located outside of the UASI-designated high-risk urban areas; and Be able to demonstrate, through the application, that the organization is at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack.  The following counties are considered part of the Charlotte Area UASI in NC for NSGP (Cabarrus, Lincoln, Catawba, Mecklenburg, Gaston, Stanly, Iredell, Union) and NSGP-S funds nonprofit organizations located outside these counties.Allowable CostsAllowable costs include contract security, as well as planning, equipment, training, and exercises. Below are some examples:Planning – activities related to the development of plans such as:Security Risk Management Plans;Continuity of Operations Plans; andResponse Plans.Equipment –those items listed in the Authorized Equipment List as allowable under NSGP.TrainingActive shooter training; andSecurity training for employees or members of the organization.Response exercises. For a complete description on allowable activities, see the NSGP NOFO and the Preparedness Grants Manual.