Non-profit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
Forecasted
Non-profit Security Grant Program (NSGP) supports Pennsylvania nonprofits with physical security, cybersecurity, and preparedness projects to protect people and property from terrorist or extremist attacks.
Funder: Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (SAA deadline) | July 2027 (Federal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per site; FY 2026 federal cap of $600,000 per organization per state; three-year performance period
Summary: Supports physical security, cybersecurity, and preparedness activities for Pennsylvania nonprofits at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks.
Key Information: Nonprofits must apply through PEMA, not directly to FEMA, with a separate application and risk assessment for each site.
Description
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a competitive federal program administered in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA). It supports facility hardening, physical security, cybersecurity, and other security-related activities for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attacks. Projects must address risks and vulnerabilities identified at the facilities seeking funding.
The program also integrates nonprofit preparedness with broader state and local preparedness efforts. Supported work includes security planning, protective equipment, training, exercises, and certain contracted security services. Its goals are to close capability gaps, protect people and property, and strengthen relationships between nonprofits and public-sector preparedness partners. Funding is divided between designated high-risk urban areas and locations outside those areas.
