Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Connecticut Accepting FY 2025 Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP-S) Applications Now

More information can be found below and will be updated as necessary.
Please email DEMHS.NSGP-S@ct.gov for more information.

Information about FFY 2025 NSGP-S:

FFY 2025 NSGP-S Application - Due12/12/2025

Applications for the 2025 NSGP-S are now open. DEMHS has made the sub-application for FY 2025 available in the DEMHS Electronic Grants Management System. You must have an account to be able to apply for the funding.

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

FFY 2025 NSGP-S Investment Justification Form

The Investment Justification Form is available as a Document Template in the DEMHS Electronic Grants Management System application. Please contact DEMHS.NSGP-S@ct.gov if you have issues accessing the form.
You must download, save, reopen on your computer in Adobe PDF, complete, and attach in EM Grants system to ensure a completed application is on file.
Please review this NSGP-S Investment Justification Checklist from FEMA for information about the IJ.

FFY 2025 NSGP-S Security Self-Assessment

A security self-assessment checklist is linked within the DEMHS Electronic Grants Management System application.
- Once submitted online, results will automatically be collected.
If you have issues accessing the survey, it can be found here.
A completed survey must be on file in order to be considered for award

Organization's Mission Statement

A copy of your organization's mission statement on letterhead

Vulnerability Assessment

A written vulnerability assessment conducted within the past three years.
This can be conducted by local law enforcement, a security contractor, or by completing the CISA Houses of Worship Self-Assessment.

All applicants will be evaluated and sent to FEMA and FEMA will determine which organizations will receive funding.

NSGP-S FORMS AND REPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR AWARDEES

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

All forms and documents should be submitted to DEMHS.NSGP-S@ct.gov. Please include your organization's official name, grant program, and award year and number on all correspondence.