Nonprofit Security Grant Program
The following information is applicable to all potential Washington state applicants interested in applying for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
The application period for the FY25 NSGP funding opportunity is currently closed.
FY25 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity is expected to be published in the summer of 2025. We expect to release further details regarding the application timeline and eligibility criteria as it becomes available.
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:
- 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.
- Demonstrate, through the application, that the organization is at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack, and
- Must complete a Notice of Intent form to have their application considered for funding.*
* - Additional Washington state requirement.
Webinars
Webinar: NSGP Overview
Download a copy of the presentation slides (PDF)
Webinar: How to Complete the NSGP Investment Justification
Download a copy of the presentation slides (PDF)
Important Updates
FY25 NSGP Funding Opportunity | Washington Application Timeline (coming soon)
FY25 NSGP Funding Opportunity | Key Changes (coming soon)
How To Apply
- Complete a Notice of Intent (NOI) to apply
- Complete a Vulnerability Assessment
- Complete an Investment Justification (IJ) form
- Complete a Consortium Workbook*
- Provide a Mission Statement on organization letterhead**
- Submit your application. [Currently Closed]
* - Consortium applications only.
** - 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.
Consortium Workbook: Additional application form for all consortia projects. Each consortium members’ projects must be listed within the workbook. The lead consortium nonprofit member will submit the application on behalf of the consortium. Additional information regarding consortium applications can be found on FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program – National Security Supplemental Consortium Application Guide.
Download the Zip File of NSGP-NSS versions* of the forms to begin preparing for the FY25 NSGP** funding opportunity.
*- Forms for the NSGP-NSS funding opportunity cannot be accepted.
**- Application forms for the FY25 funding opportunity will be made available upon the release of the FY25 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Washington State Applicant Resources
- Washington Emergency Management Division NSGP Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- FEMA | NSGP Authorized Equipment List Spreadsheet (PDF)
FEMA Resources
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental Subapplicant Quick Start Guide
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental Frequently Asked Questions
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental Fact Sheet
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program – National Security Supplemental Consortium Application Guide
- NSGP Introductory Video
- Physical Security | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- FEMA Investment Justification Checklist
- Authorized Equipment List | FEMA.gov
Need additional assistance?
Please send inquiries to preparedness.grants@mil.wa.gov.
Request a technical assistance meeting via Microsoft Bookings.
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