ODPS Ohio Emergency Management Agency Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

Overview

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is made available to states via the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The purpose of the NSGP is to provide federal funds to states to assist nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack through support for eligible physical security enhancements and other security activities.

The FY2019 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) was released on April 16, 2019. For FY2019, there will be a project cap of $100,000 per project application. Please use the appropriate download links listed below to complete the application process.

Completed applications and required attachments must be emailed to Grants Program Specialist Rudi Blaser at rblaser@dps.ohio.gov by 5:00 pm, Monday May 13, 2019.

• FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Frequently Asked Questions
• FY2019 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity
• FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual – Appendix C (NSGP)
• FY2019 NSGP Application Instructions
• AEL List of Eligible Equipment
• FY2019 NSGP Investment Justification

Sign up for a FY19 Orientation Webinar by emailing your preferred session date to rblaser@dps.ohio.gov. The webinar will provide an overview of the NSGP grant and the application process, and allow for a brief question-and-answer period.

• April 30th FY19 NSGP Orientation Webinar (April 30, 2019 2:00pm-3:00pm)
• May 1st FY19 NSGP Orientation Webinar (May 1, 2019 9:00am-10:00am)
• May 2nd FY19 NSGP Orientation Webinar (May 2, 2019 11:00am-12:00 noon)