The Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is designed to help nonprofit organizations that are at risk of terrorist or extremist attacks improve their security measures. This includes both physical and cybersecurity enhancements to protect their facilities and the people within them.
Who it's for: This grant is for nonprofit organizations that are considered to be at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks. These organizations should be looking to improve their security measures to protect their facilities and the people they serve.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Non-U.S. based organizations
- Organizations not considered at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks
- Entities not classified as nonprofits
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status
- Risk assessment documentation
- Security improvement plan
- Budget proposal
- Organizational readiness documentation
- State and local preparedness integration plan
- Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure your organization is classified as a nonprofit.
- Verify the high-risk status for terrorist or extremist attacks.
- Prepare to integrate activities with state and local preparedness efforts.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack. These organizations must be based in the United States and should be able to demonstrate their risk status and need for security enhancements.
Overview
This grant is for nonprofit organizations that are considered to be at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks. These organizations should be looking to improve their security measures to protect their facilities and the people they serve.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Non-U.S. based organizations
- Organizations not considered at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks
- Entities not classified as nonprofits
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to enhance physical security measures, improve cybersecurity, and integrate preparedness activities with state and local efforts. This may include purchasing security equipment, conducting training, or hiring security personnel.
Total Program Funding
$300,000,000
Expected Awards
56
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 24, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 24, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 23, 2026
- Last Updated
- Jun 24, 2026
Application Checklist
- Confirm nonprofit status and high-risk classification
- Complete risk assessment
- Develop a detailed security improvement plan
- Prepare a comprehensive budget proposal
- Ensure SAM registration is current
- Draft a plan for integrating with state and local efforts
- Submit application by July 24, 2026