Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program

FEMA recently announced funding for a supplemental round of NSGP-S.
More information can be found below.
Please email DEMHS.NSGP-S@ct.gov for more information. 

 

Information about FY 2024 NSGP-NSS (Supplemental):

• FY 2024 NSGP-NSS Notice of Funding Opportunity
• FY 2024 NSGP-NSS Fact Sheet
• FY 2024 NSGP-NSS FAQ
• 4 Steps to Apply for a Nonprofit Security Grant
• DEMHS EM Grants Training Videos for Application Submission
• Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental Webinar - November 14 and 21, 3 pm

FY 2024 NSGP-NSS (Supplemental) Application - Due in the DEMHS Electronic Grants Management System by Monday, January 6th 2025.

To be considered for funding, a completed application must be submitted in the DEMHS Electronic Grants Management System, and each application will include the following:

• FY 2024 NSGP-NSS Investment Justification
  • Within the DEMHS grants management system, prospective applicants will be able to download and save this form to a computer and access it using a PDF reader application, such as Adobe. The Investment Justification cannot be completed if the document is accessed in a web browser. The IJ form will be uploaded to the electronic grants management system at the time of submission. 
  • For additional guidance completing the Investment Justification, please review the NSGP-S Investment Justification Checklist from FEMA.

• FY 2024 NSGP-NSS Security Self-Assessment
  • This is a required security self-assessment that must be completed before submitting in the DEMHS grants management system.
  • The link to the self-assessment will be available in the DEMHS Electronic Grants Management System and the NSGP-NSS application. 
  • Please be as honest as possible when completing, to reflect current security infrastructure. 

• Organization's Mission Statement - please upload a copy of your organization's mission statement on letterhead in the DEMHS Electronic Grants Management System

• Vulnerability Assessment - please upload within the DEMHS Electronic Grants Management System a written vulnerability assessment conducted within the past three years for each address applied for. This can be conducted by local law enforcement, a security contractor, or by completing the CISA Houses of Worship Self-Assessment. 

NSGP-NSS FORMS AND REPORTING DOCUMENTS

• Environmental and Historic Preservation Form - required to be submitted by ALL awarded sub-applicants. Approval must be received before projects can start.  
• Procurement Standards 
• Conflict of Interest Form
• Quarterly Progress Report - must be submitted within 30 days of the close of the quarter (March 31; June 30; September 30; December 31)
• Quarterly Financial Report - must be submitted within 30 days of the close of the quarter (March 31; June 30; September 30; December 31)
• Reimbursement Request Form - must be submitted with copies of associated invoices and proofs of payments 
• Equipment / Property Inventory Report - must be submitted with the final reimbursement request

For additional information on the Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program, please visit FEMA's Website.

All forms and documents should be submitted within the DEMHS Electronic Grants Management System. 

Any questions about the application or issues with the grant management system can be directed to DEMHS.NSGP-S@ct.gov.