Security updates

Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

Important Updates Regarding the Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program

• Applications are due to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) by 5:00 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024.

• FEMA will review the application, key changes, and deadlines during two webinars: Tomorrow, Thursday, November 14 and Thursday, November 21 at 2pm. Each webinar will cover the same content; please only register for one. Sign up here.

 • This year, the DHS will be releasing a second round of the 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) in light of heightened security threats. This round will distribute $210 million nationally.

• This Fall Supplemental grant will prioritize applicants who prove they have been at elevated risk as a consequence of the Israel-Hamas conflict. For information regarding the Israel-Hamas multiplier, please look under “Additional Review Points” in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) here or attached above.

• In addition, this application round allows one organization to act as a lead and apply on behalf of other organizations. Consortium Applications may be prioritized for funding. For more information, please look under “Consortium Applications” in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) here or attached above.

Please find some helpful review materials from JUF below:

• Investment Justification – updated application form

• JUF's NSGP-NSS Program Overview for a list of what you need to submit

• JUF's NSGP-NSS Investment Justification Guide for help completing the application

• FEMA NSGP-NSS Subapplicant Quick Start Guide

• Secure Community Network tips and resources

If your organization needs assistance with scheduling a vulnerability assessment, please reach out to blevin@agudahil.org.