Apply - CT NSGP

CT-NSGP Application Status

The 2026 State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP) is open for applications in emgrants.despp.ct.gov and applications close September 4th, 2026. Please reach out to DEMHS.CT-NSGP@ct.gov with questions on the program, or visit the program homepage. For questions or assistance with EM Grants, please reach out to DEMHS.EMgrants@ct.gov

CT NSGP Webinar Series

DEMHS is hosting 2 webinars on July 15th for interested applicants of the FY 2026 CT-NSGP funding. You will hear from program managers about the grant, including project eligibility, application process, and grant management guidance. There will be another webinar series in August at a later date. The webinar information is provided below, please register as able and email DEMHS.CT-NSGP@ct.gov with any questions!

July 15th, 11AM - Morning Session Registration

July 15th, 5PM - Evening Session Registration

Evening Webinar Recording

Application Overview

The State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CT-NSGP) application is announced by DESPP/DEMHS when funding is allocated by the Connecticut Bond Commission. This program provides funding to support security infrastructure and security improvements at eligible nonprofit organizations. The NSGP program is a competitive state grant program. Eligible applicants must be 501(c) (3) organizations that are at heightened risk of being the target of a terrorist attack and must own the building(s) seeking funding at the time of application and throughout the project.

The application is broken down into 2 parts:

Organization Data, Threat Narrative, Scope of Work, and Budget
Online Security Self-Assessment

DEMHS has moved to an electronic grants management system for the administration and management for state nonprofit security grant program (CT-NSGP) awards for FY 2026 and beyond. The required application forms and documents will need completion and submission within the EM Grants System. In order to access the application, you must be registered in the EM Grants System.

To register, visit emgrants.despp.ct.gov and create your organization with required fields and select “SSBF” for access to the State Security Bond Funds which this CT-NSGP grant falls under.
Linked here is a guide to navigating to the application in the EM Grants Management System. Additional information can be found in the Guidance and Forms section of this program.