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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

The FY2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) application period has officially closed.

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with the NSGP Grant Review Committee, has completed its review of all submitted projects and will be forwarding funding recommendations to FEMA for final consideration.

OEM has not received a timeline for FEMA's review process. Applicants will be notified as soon as funding decisions are finalized. To stay informed throughout the process, we encourage you to subscribe to our email updates.

FY2025 NSGP Update

Oregon is pleased to have received $3,005,024.00 in FY2025 NSGP funding to support nonprofit organizations in strengthening the security of their facilities and communities.

As a highly competitive federal grant program with limited funding, we encourage prospective applicants to prepare early by viewing this prerecorded NSGP application training.

OEM anticipates opening the FY2027 NSGP application period in the coming months. To receive program announcements, application resources, and important updates, subscribe to our email list.

For the latest federal information related to NSGP and other homeland security grant programs, please visit the OEM Federal Actions page.


For program questions contact:

Kevin Jeffries, Grant Coordinator
Oregon Department of Emergency Management
971-719-0740
kevin.jeffries@oem.oregon.gov

Carin Sherman, Grant Specialist
Oregon Department of Emergency Management
971-433-7957
Carin.Sherman@oem.oregon.gov

 

Program Overview

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA that helps nonprofits enhance security and reduce the risk of terrorist and extremist attacks. NSGP is part of a broader suite of preparedness grant programs designed to strengthen the ability of states, localities, tribes, territories, and nonprofit organizations to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and targeted violence.

NSGP supports physical and cybersecurity enhancements, emergency preparedness planning, and security training for organizations most at risk. With a focus on protecting soft targets and crowded places, such as faith-based institutions, schools, and community centers, the program reflects FEMA’s commitment to risk-informed investment, community resilience, and coordination across all levels of government.

NSGP directly supports FEMA’s strategic goals to build a culture of preparedness and strengthen national readiness for catastrophic events, while also addressing today’s evolving threat landscape, including targeted violence, hate-based attacks, and cyber threats. OEM encourages our partners and nonprofit stakeholders to join us in creating a more secure, prepared, and resilient Oregon and nation.

 

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The NSGP provides funding for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. The NSGP also seeks to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts.

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Given the evolving threat landscape, DHS/FEMA continuously evaluates the national risk profile and sets priorities that help ensure the appropriate allocation of scarce security dollars. In assessing the national risk profile, one area attracts the most concern: Enhancing the protection of soft targets/crowded places.

Likewise, several enduring security needs crosscut the homeland security enterprise. The following are second-tier priorities that help recipients implement a comprehensive approach to securing communities: 

  1. Effective planning
  2. Training and awareness campaigns
  3. Exercises

Allowable costs are focused on security-related activities. Funding can be used for security-related planning; exercises; training; contracted security personnel; and the acquisition and installation of security equipment on real property (including buildings and improvements) owned or leased by the nonprofit organization at the time of application. Equipment is limited to two sections of items on the Authorized Equipment List (AEL): Physical Security Enhancement Equipment (Section 14) and Inspection and Screening Systems (Section 15). To review these sections, please visit the FEMA website.

Certain costs for training of nonprofit staff and members/congregants are also permitted. Allowable training topics are limited to the protection of critical infrastructure and key resources, including physical and cybersecurity, target hardening, and terrorism awareness/employee preparedness. Training conducted using NSGP funds must address a specific threat or vulnerability, as identified in the nonprofit organization's investment justification (IJ) in the application process.​​