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Nonprofit Security Grant Program

The following information is applicable to all potential Washington state applicants interested in applying for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.


About the Nonprofit Security Grant Program

NSGP provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attack. 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.

Eligibility

Organizations must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  1. Be registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or otherwise described under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and tax-exempt under section 501(a) of the IRC.
  2. Demonstrate, through the application, that the organization is at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack, and
  3. Must complete a Notice of Intent form to have their application considered for funding.*
    * - Additional Washington state requirement. A NOI must be received by April 30, 2026 to be eligible to submit a full FY26 NSGP application.

Webinars

Webinar: NSGP Overview

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Webinar: How to Complete the NSGP Investment Justification

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Important Updates 

FY26 NSGP Funding Opportunity | Washington Application Timeline*

NOFO Published

Expected Spring 2026

NSGP Application Period Opens

TBD

Notice of Intent Closes

April 30, 2026, 11:59PM

NSGP Applications DUE

Submit all applications to preparedness.grants@mil.wa.gov

TBD

Applications Scored

Late Spring 2026

Applications Submitted to FEMA

Late Spring 2026*

Award Decisions Announced by FEMA

TBD

Passthrough Agreements Drafted

45-days post announcement*

*- Tentative; subject to change.

      How To Apply

      1. Complete a Notice of Intent (NOI) to apply no later than 11:59 p.m. April 30, 2026.

      2. Complete a Vulnerability Assessment
      3. Complete an Investment Justification (IJ) form
      4. Provide a Mission Statement on organization letterhead**
      5. Submit your NSGP application forms (Vulnerability Assessment, Investment Justification, Mission Statement) Currently Closed.

        ** - If the nonprofit organization’s letterhead is available.




      Vulnerability Assessments

      All application submissions must include an up-to-date Vulnerability Assessment. Assessments (completed within the last three years is considered up-to-date). To complete this requirement, you may contact your local law enforcement office to conduct an assessment.

      Alternatively, you may use CISA’s Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment.


      Forms 

      Download the NSGP application forms:

      Investment Justification (IJ): The NSGP application form. To assist with filling out the IJ, refer to FEMA’s “Investment Justification Checklist” in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental Subapplicant Quick Start Guide. We recommend drafting your answers in a Word document for easy editing, then transferring the information into the IJ template when final. Please be aware that the final Adobe document has character limits for each section.

      Download the NSGP IJ* forms to begin preparing for the FY25 NSGP** funding opportunity.

      *- Forms for prior year NSGP funding opportunities cannot be accepted. 



      Washington State Applicant Resources


      FEMA Resources



      Need additional assistance?

      Please send inquiries to preparedness.grants@mil.wa.gov.

      Request a technical assistance meeting via Microsoft Bookings. 

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