NSGP Fact Sheet

Fiscal Year 2016 Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Overview
As appropriated by the Department of Homeland Security
In FY 2016, DHS provides
Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. No. 114-113) and as
$20,000,000 for target hardening
authorized by Section 2003 of the Homeland Security Act
activities to nonprofit
of 2002, (Pub. L. No. 107-296), as amended; the
organizations that are at high risk
Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Fiscal Year
of a terrorist attack and located
(FY) 2016 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
within one of the specific UASIprovides funding support for target hardening and other
designated urban areas.
physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit
organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. The
program 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.
The FY 2016 NSGP plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness
System by supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities essential to
achieving the National Preparedness Goal (the Goal) of a secure and resilient Nation. Delivering
core capabilities requires the combined effort of the whole community, rather than the exclusive
effort of any single organization or level of government. The FY 2016 NSGP supports core
capabilities across the five mission areas of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and
Recovery based on allowable costs.

Funding
In FY 2016, the total amount of funds under this grant program is $20,000,000.

Eligibility
The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only entity eligible to receive FY 2016 NSGP funds
on behalf of eligible nonprofit organizations which have been determined to be at high risk of
terrorist attack. Eligible nonprofit organizations are those organizations described under section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Title 26 of the U.S.C., and exempt from tax under
section 501(a) of such Code. Eligible nonprofits must be located within one of the FY 2016 Urban
Area Security Initiative (UASI)-designated urban areas, listed in Appendix A of the FY 2016 NSGP
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

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Funding Guidelines
FY 2016 NSGP allowable costs are primarily focused on target hardening activities. Thus, funding
can be used for the acquisition and installation of security equipment on real property (including
buildings and improvements) owned or leased by the nonprofit organization, specifically in
prevention of and/or protection against the risk of a terrorist attack. This equipment is limited to
two categories of items on the Authorized Equipment List (AEL): Physical Security Enhancement
Equipment (Category 14) and Inspection and Screening Systems (Category 15).
Certain costs for training of security personnel are also permitted. Allowable training topics are
limited to the protection of critical infrastructure and key resources, including physical and cyber
security, target hardening, and terrorism awareness/employee preparedness. Training conducted
using NSGP funds must address a specific threat and/or vulnerability, as identified in the nonprofit
organization’s investment justification (IJ).
The period of performance for the NSGP is thirty-six (36) months.
State Management &Administration (M&A):
The NSGP is a sub-component of the UASI program and states must ensure that one-hundred
percent (100%) of each individual NSGP award is passed through to the nonprofit organizations
allocated funding by DHS/FEMA. The state may use UASI funding for M&A purposes associated
with administering the NSGP award. However, the state’s overall M&A withholding for the NSGP
and UASI programs may not exceed five percent (5%) of the sum total of the state’s combined
UASI and NSGP awards.
Nonprofit M&A:
Nonprofit organizations that receive an award under this program may use up to five percent (5%)
of their FY 2016 NSGP funds for M&A purposes associated with the award.

Application Process and Evaluation Criteria
Each nonprofit organization applies through the SAA for up to a $75,000 grant award. Applications
are reviewed through a two-phased state and federal review process for completeness, adherence to
programmatic guidelines, feasibility, and how well the IJ (project description and justification)
addressed the identified risk. FY 2016 NSGP evaluation criteria include:
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Verification that the nonprofit organization is located within one of the FY 2016 UASIdesignated urban areas;
Identification and substantiation of prior threats or attacks (from within or outside the United
States) by a terrorist organization, network, or cell against the applicant based on their
ideology, beliefs, or mission;
Symbolic value of the site(s) as a highly recognized regional and/or national or historical
institution(s) that renders the site a possible target of terrorism;
Role of the applicant nonprofit organization in responding to terrorist attacks;
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Findings from previously conducted threat and/or vulnerability assessments;
Integration of nonprofit preparedness with broader state and local preparedness efforts;
Complete, feasible IJs that address an identified risk, including threat and vulnerability, and
that build or sustain a core capability identified in the Goal;
History of prior year funding under NSGP; and
Subject matter expertise to determine feasibility of proposed projects.

NSGP Resources
There are a variety of resources available to address NSGP programmatic, technical, and financial
questions.
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The FY 2016 NSGP NOFO is located online at: http://www.fema.gov/grants as well as on
http://www.grants.gov.
For additional program-specific information, please contact the Centralized Scheduling and
Information Desk (CSID) help line at (800) 368-6498 or AskCSID@dhs.gov. CSID hours of
operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.
For financial-related questions, including pre- and post-award administration and technical
assistance, applicants may contact the DHS/FEMA Grant Programs Directorate Call Center
at (866) 927-5646 or via e-mail to ASK-GMD@dhs.gov.

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FY 2016 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Awards
State
Arizona
California

Allocation by
Urban Area

Urban Area

$458,911

Phoenix Area
Bay Area

FY 2016 Allocation
$458,911

$75,000

Los Angeles/Long Beach Area

$75,000

$297,950

San Diego Area

$147,950

Colorado

Denver Area

$375,000

$375,000

District of Columbia

National Capital Region Area

$1,402,948

$1,402,948

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

$1,125,000

Florida

$1,575,000

Tampa Area

$450,000

Georgia

Atlanta Area

$542,693

$542,693

Illinois

Chicago Area

$1,709,502

$1,709,502

Maryland

Baltimore Area

$394,988

$394,988

Massachusetts

Boston Area

$425,000

$425,000

Michigan

Detroit Area

$848,690

$848,690

Minnesota

Twin Cities Area

$135,000

$135,000

Missouri

St. Louis Area

$370,000

$370,000

Nevada

Las Vegas Area

$300,000

$300,000

New Jersey

Jersey City/Newark Area

$4,260,515

$4,260,515

New York

New York City Area

$5,172,143

$5,172,143

Ohio

Cleveland Area

$201,899

$201,899

Oregon

Portland Area

$75,000

$75,000

Pennsylvania
Texas
Washington

Philadelphia Area

$585,850

Pittsburgh Area

$149,331

Dallas Area

$300,000

Houston Area

$375,000

Seattle Area

$44,580

Total

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$735,181
$675,000
$44,580
$20,000,000

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