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 FY26 NSGP Application Period is closed as of July 8, 2026. Outreach for the FY27 NSGP funding opportunity is expected to begin in February 2027.

Webinar		How to Apply		Vulnerability  Assessments
Forms		State Applicant Resources		FEMA Resources
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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 pre-application requirement.

Is your organization eligible? Download our eligibility chart (PDF) to find out.

Webinars

Webinar: NSGP Overview

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Webinar: How to Complete the NSGP Investment Justification

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Important Updates

Key Changes to FY26 NSGP | Download (PDF)

FY26 NSGP Funding Opportunity	Washington Application Timeline*
NOFO Published	June 24, 2026
NSGP Application Period Opens	June 24, 2026
Notice of Intent Closes	June 30, 2026, 11:59PM
NSGP Applications DUE	Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 11:59PM
Applications Scored	July 10-16, 2026
Applications Submitted to FEMA	July 24, 2026
Award Decisions Announced by FEMA	Anticipated no later than Sept. 30, 2026*
Passthrough Agreements Drafted	45-days post announcement

*- Tentative; subject to change.

How To Apply

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1. Verify your organization’s eligibility
2. Complete a Notice of Intent (NOI) to apply.
   
   
3. Complete a Vulnerability Assessment
4. Complete an Investment Justification (IJ) form
5. Complete a Certification of Nonprofit Eligibility form
6. Provide a Mission Statement**
7. Submit your NSGP application forms (Vulnerability Assessment, Investment Justification, Mission Statement, Eligibility Certification)
   
   * - Tentative; subject to change.
   ** - Submitting the Mission Statement on the nonprofit organization’s letterhead is preferred if one is available.

Vulnerability Assessments

All application submissions must include an up-to-date Vulnerability Assessment. Assessments completed within the last three years at the time of application.
To complete this requirement, you may:

1. Contact your local law enforcement office to conduct an assessment.
   Important Note: Nonprofits will need to contact their local law enforcement agencies to find out if the agency has the capability to complete a security assessment. 
2. 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 the NSGP application* forms (ZIP File) to begin preparing for the FY26 NSGP funding opportunity.

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

Washington State Applicant Resources

• Washington Emergency Management Division NSGP Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• FEMA | NSGP Authorized Equipment List Spreadsheet (Excel)

FEMA Resources

• Nonprofit Security Grant Program
• FY 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
• Fiscal Year 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Subapplicant Quick Start Guide | FEMA.gov
• FY 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions | FEMA.gov
• FY 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Fact Sheet | FEMA.gov
• 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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