Washington State NSGP-NSS Application Details

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

The NSGP-NSS Notice of Intent (NOI) period has closed.

If you did not submit a NOI, your application will not be included in the state application to FEMA. However, we anticipate the FY25 notice of funding opportunity to be released early next spring.

All applicants who completed the NOI must submit a complete NSGP-NSS application no later than Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, to be considered for funding.

• All applicants must have submitted a notice of intent by 11:59 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.
  
• Applicants must apply directly to Washington EMD (SAA) and cannot apply directly to FEMA.

Organizations must meet two criteria to apply:

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.

KEY UPDATES FOR NSGP-NSS

• Applicants can request up to $200,000 per physical site/location in either the NSGP-State or NSGP-Urban Area funding categories.
  • If submitting for multiple physical sites, the maximum cumulative total amount of all applications may not exceed $600,000 (up to 3 physical sites/locations).
  • Consortiums may apply on behalf of multiple organizations.
    
    • Each consortium application may include up to 10 nonprofit organizations.
      
    • Each physical site/location request included may not exceed $200,000.
      
    • The maximum cumulative total per consortium application may not exceed $1,000,000.
    • Up to 25% of the total state allocation has been made available for consortia applications.
      
    • Three new equipment types were added to the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) categories allowable under NSGP.
      
    • Additional scoring points for nonprofits facing heightened threat resulting from the Israel-Hamas War.
• Three new equipment types were added to the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) categories allowable under NSGP.
  
• Additional scoring points for nonprofits facing heightened threat resulting from the Israel-Hamas War.

HOW TO APPLY

TIMELINE/DUE DATES

The NSGP-NSS timeline for Washington State is below. To accommodate additional state required steps, dates may deviate from what is in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Due to the tight timeline, NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED.

NOTE the change to process: All applicants must submit a notice of intent by Monday, Dec.16, 2024, to apply for this funding opportunity. Any applicant that doesn’t meet this requirement will not be eligible for this funding round.

NSGP-NSS Timeline for Washington State

*- Estimated date; dependent on FEMA

All applications must be received by Washington EMD (preparedness.grants@mil.wa.gov) no later than 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

STEPS TO APPLY:

1. COMPLETE a Notice of Intent (NOI): All organizations must complete a Notice of Intent form to have their application considered for funding. The NOI must be completed no later than Monday, Dec.16, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. Please use this link to file your notice.
2. COMPLETE a Vulnerability Assessment [and include with application submission]: 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.
   
3. COMPLETE an Investment Justification (IJ) [and include with application submission]: The application is also known as the Investment Justification or IJ. The template (PDF) has been updated for this funding opportunity. 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.
   
4. SUBMIT a Mission Statement [include with application submission]: This document assists with validating the nonprofit is one of the allowable types. The type influences final scores for applicants.
   
5. UEI and Entity Registration (sam.gov): Per FEMA requirements, all organizations must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) through sam.gov to receive an NSGP pass-through grant agreement. We recommend requesting the UEI immediately during the application period as it can take a significant amount of time to get through the process.
   
   1. To Request a UEI and/or Register/Renew your Entity Registration please visit https://sam.gov/.
   2. If applying as a consortium, only the lead consortium nonprofit submitting the application is required to obtain a UEI.

SUBMISSION

A complete application requires a Notice of Intent submitted by 11:59 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 and includes three separate documents for individual applicants and four for consortiums emailed to preparedness.grants@mil.wa.gov by 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

1. Mission Statement
2. Vulnerability Assessment
3. Investment Justification (PDF- Click to "Save As" and open directly with Adobe Acrobat)
4. ONLY if applying as a consortium, the applicant must also submit a completed Consortium workbook (Excel form)

RESOURCES

• Only limited Technical Assistance will be available during the NSGP-NSS application period. You can find more information on FEMA’s website at Nonprofit Security Grant Program | FEMA.gov.
• Washington Emergency Management Division NSGP Frequently Asked Questions (PDF-click to download)
• Washington Emergency Management Division | NSGP-NSS How to Apply (PDF-click to download)
• Applicant Webinars:  NSGP-NSS Post NOFO presentation is now available. Click to view video.
• Nonprofit Security Grant Program: Find all historical resources related to NSGP and visit this site for the most up-to-date information available.
• Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental Subapplicant Quick Start Guide: Find a plain-language overview of the program and application processes.
• Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental Frequently Asked Questions: A list of frequently asked questions regarding NSGP eligibility and applications.
• Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental Fact Sheet: A brief overview of the program and key changes.
• Nonprofit Security Grant Program – National Security Supplemental Consortium Application Guide: A reference to assist nonprofit consortia in preparing their applications.
• NSGP Introductory Video: Find a brief explanation of the program and become familiar with the aspects of an NSGP sub-application.
• Physical Security | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): Find additional resources, including a vulnerability self-assessment and other helpful safety and security information for nonprofits.
• FEMA Investment Justification Checklist (PDF): Quick reference checklist to assist sub-applicants in preparing an IJ.
• Authorized Equipment List | FEMA.gov: List of equipment allowable for purchase with FEMA grant funding. When building your application, please ensure the AEL Code is allowable for purchase using NSGP.

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If you have questions about the NSGP grant program or the process for applying, email preparedness.grants@mil.wa.gov.