Overview
PLEASE NOTE: This program is not currently accepting applications for funding.
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for all funds received by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). As such, OGR manages and administers the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) in Massachusetts. This program provides federal funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high-risk of terrorist attack.
Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations (as described under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) at high-risk of terrorist attacks.
FFY23 Key Dates and Materials
Key Dates:
Notice of Funding Opportunity posted: March 15, 2023
Application Assistance Webinar: March 22, 2023 at 2 p.m.
Register at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/690575095746559833
Application Deadline: April 14, 2023 at 4 p.m.
Anticipated Award Announcement: September 2023
Performance Period: November 2023-December 2025
Application Materials:
FFY NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity - Revised 3.21.23
FFY23 NSGP Investment Justification Form - updated 3/28/23
FFY23 NSGP Budget Worksheet - updated 3/28/23
OGR Subrecipient Risk Assessment Form
Additional Resources:
FFY23 NSGP Application Assistance Webinar Q & A
FFY23 NSGP Application Assistance Webinar Recording
Spring 2024 FEMA Webinars
FEMA will offer a series of webinars in advance of the FFY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program application period. Nonprofits interested in applying can register for an upcoming webinar for additional information and guidance.
Date/Time: Thursday, Feb. 8 at 2 PM
Registration Link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN__NN3QLioRIG7xA-dC8-4Hg
Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 16 at 1 PM
Registration Link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_n6Nc5nevS_yjjnch-nBGjQ
Date/Time: Thursday, Feb. 22 at 3 PM
Registration Link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_hlfSWZXBSD68CHGO1sG17A
Date/Time: Thursday, Feb. 29 at 1 PM
Registration Link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_COS0OUiYQ_WoZTcVMBL9ig
Date/Time: Friday, March 8 at 2 PM
Registration Link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_g-yePHFjR_e5Ns4LY9zCOw
Date/Time: Thursday, March 14 at 4 PM
Registration Link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_vPJj3_EaSQqNcrJH9tMETA
Date/Time: Friday, March 22 at 2 PM
Registration Link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_TXQNwKf6R9arPEVdQwJXeg