Nonprofit Security Grant Program

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 funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high-risk of terrorist attack.

Program 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 Funding Period 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
 

FFY23 Funding Period Application Materials:

FFY NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity - Revised 3.21.23

FFY23 NSGP Applicant Information Form

FFY23 NSGP Investment Justification Form - updated 3/28/23

FFY23 NSGP Budget Worksheet - updated 3/28/23

OGR Subrecipient Risk Assessment Form

FFY23 NSGP Signature Page

Additional Resources:

FFY23 NSGP Application Assistance Webinar Q & A

FFY23 NSGP Application Assistance Webinar Recording