Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
Forecasted
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) supports Iowa nonprofits with facility hardening, physical security upgrades, and preparedness activities to mitigate threats from terrorist or extremist attacks.
Funder: Iowa Department of Public Safety / HSEMD
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (State application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per site and $600,000 per nonprofit for up to three buildings (2026 limits)
Summary: Supports security enhancements and preparedness activities for Iowa nonprofits at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attacks.
Key Information: Nonprofits must apply through Iowa HSEM, not directly to FEMA, and document building-specific vulnerabilities.
Description
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a competitive, federally funded program supporting facility hardening, physical security enhancements, and other security-related activities for nonprofits at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attacks. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administers the program nationally. Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) serves as the State Administrative Agency, applying to FEMA on behalf of eligible Iowa nonprofit subapplicants.
The program seeks to integrate nonprofit preparedness with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It also promotes coordination among public and private community representatives and government agencies. Funding is divided between NSGP-State, for facilities outside federally designated Urban Areas Security Initiative areas, and NSGP-Urban Area, for facilities within those areas. Proposed investments should address security gaps identified in each facility’s vulnerability assessment.
