DHS Nonprofit Security Grant Program

There are two funding sources appropriated for nonprofit organizations:

1) Nonprofit Security Grant Program – Urban Area (NSGP-UA): NSGP-UA funds nonprofit organizations located within FY 2020 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)-designated urban areas.

2) Nonprofit Security Grant Program – State (NSGP-S): Under NSGP-S, each state will receive a target allocation for nonprofit organizations located outside of FY 2020 UASI-designated urban areas.

Total Available Funding for the NSGP: $60,000,000

Subtotal for NSGP-UA: $50,000,000

Subtotal for NSGP-S: $10,000,000

Each nonprofit organization may apply for up to $100,000 and must apply through their respective State Administrative Agency (SAA).

Performance Period: 36 Months

Eligibility Criteria Eligible nonprofit organizations are those organizations that are: 1. Described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC) and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such code.

Opens May 1, Initial Application May 22; Final on May 29

  1. Obtain DUNS Number Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number
  2. Obtain a valid Employer Identification Number
  3. Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)

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