Non-Profit Security Program

 

The FY 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack. The FY 2023 NSGP seeks to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts. There are two program types under the appropriation: 1) Nonprofit Security Grant Program - Urban Area (NSGP-UA): NSGP-UA funds nonprofit organizations located within Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)-designated urban areas. 2) Nonprofit Security Grant Program - State (NSGP-S): Under NSGP-S, each state will receive a target allocation for nonprofit organizations located outside of UASI-designated urban areas. The objective of the FY 2023 NSGP is to provide funding for physical and cybersecurity enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack. The NSGP also seeks to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts. Performance metrics for this program are: 1. Percentage of funding awarded for contract security; 2. Percentage of funding awarded for target hardening; and 3. Percentage of funding awarded for training and awareness campaigns. Among the five basic homeland security missions noted in the DHS Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024, NSGP supports the goal to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience.

Active 97.008 Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security A - Formula Grants; B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 In FY 2016, DHS is providing $20,000,000 for target hardening activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack and located within one of the specific UASI-designated urban areas. In FY 2016, DHS provided $20,000,000 for target hardening activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack and located within one of the specific UASI-designated urban areas.
Fiscal Year 2017 It is expected that the $25,000,000 funding that was appropriated, will be allocated to support nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack and located within one of the urban areas under the Fiscal year 2017 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).
Fiscal Year 2021 In FY 21 NSGP funding was provided to nonprofit organizations that were at high risk of a terrorist attack to support their physical security needs.
Fiscal Year 2022 Fiscal Year 2022: $250,150,000 in NSGP funding will be provided to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack to support their physical security needs.
Fiscal Year 2023 Fiscal Year 2023: $305,000,000 in NSGP funding will be provided to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack to support their physical security needs. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022 U.S.C. (Pub. L. No. 117-103) and Sections 2003 and 2004
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. No. 117-328) Sections 2003 and 2004 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. No. 107-296, as amended) (6 U.S.C. 604 and 605) The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only entity eligible to apply for FY 2023 NSGP funds on behalf of eligible nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations must apply for FY 2023 NSGP through their SAA. A list of SAA points of contact is available at: State Administrative Agency (SAA) Contacts | FEMA.gov. SAAs, in coordination with the Urban Area Working Groups (UAWG) or other relevant state partners, are encouraged to notify and actively inform eligible nonprofit organizations of the availability of FY 2023 NSGP funding. Eligible nonprofit organizations are those organizations that are: 1. Described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC) and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such code. Note: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not require certain organizations such as churches, mosques, and synagogues to apply for and receive a recognition of exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the IRC. Such organizations are automatically exempt if they meet the requirements of section 501(c)(3). These organizations are not required to provide recognition of exemption. For organizations that the IRS requires to apply for and receive a recognition of exemption under section 501(c)(3), the state may or may not require recognition of exemption, as long as the method chosen is applied consistently. Refer to links below for additional information: o https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/exemption-requirements-section-501-c-3-organizations o https://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/ch03.html o https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits 2. Able to demonstrate, through the application, that the organization is at high risk of a terrorist attack; and 3. For NSGP-UA, located within a UASI-designated urban area; or for NSGP-S, located outside of a UASI-designated urban area. Eligible nonprofits located within UASI-designated urban areas may apply to the SAA to receive funding only under NSGP-UA. Eligible nonprofit organizations located outside of FY 2023 UASI-designated urban areas may apply to the SAA to receive funding only under NSGP-S. DHS/FEMA will verify that nonprofits have applied to the correct program funding stream and may disqualify the applications of nonprofits that apply to the wrong program funding stream. Private nonprofit institution/organization, Interstate, State, Local Private nonprofit institutions/organizations; Interstate, State, Local Eligible nonprofit organizations are those organizations that are: 1. Described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such code. Note: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not require certain organizations such as churches, mosques, and synagogues to apply for and receive a recognition of exemption under section 501(c)(3). Such organizations are automatically exempt if they meet the requirements of section 501(c)(3). These organizations are not required to provide recognition of exemption. For organizations that the IRS requires to apply for and receive a recognition of exemption under section 501(c)(3), the state may or may not require recognition of exemption, as long as the method chosen is applied consistently. Refer to the following links for additional information: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/exemption-requirements-section-501-c-3-organizations; https://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/ch03.html; and https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits. 2. Able to demonstrate, through the application, that the organization is at high risk of a terrorist attack; and 3. For NSGP-UA, located within a UASI-designated urban area; or for NSGP-S, located outside of a UASI-designated urban area. Eligible nonprofits located within UASI-designated urban areas may apply to the SAA to receive funding only under NSGP-UA. Eligible nonprofit organizations located outside of FY 2023 UASI-designated urban areas may apply to the SAA to receive funding only under NSGP-S. DHS/FEMA will verify that nonprofits have applied to the correct program and may disqualify the applications of nonprofits that apply to the wrong program. For more information, refer to the FY 2023 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on Grants.gov. Organizations must meet the requirements under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC) and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such code. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. For more information, refer to the NSGP NOFO located online at http://www.fema.gov/grants as well as on www.grants.gov. Each eligible nonprofit organization must submit the following to their SAA: o Vulnerability/Risk Assessment: A vulnerability/risk assessment specific to the location/facility for which the nonprofit organization is applying. Currently, there are no other FEMA specific requirements for the vulnerability assessment. o NSGP Investment Justification (IJ): The IJ is the application form used to apply for NSGP. It must include the nonprofit organization's risks, vulnerabilities, and the proposed projects that are intended to address/mitigate the identified risks and vulnerabilities. Proposed projects must be for the locations that the nonprofit occupies at the time of application. Applicants can find the NSGP IJ DHS/FEMA Form FF-207-FY21-115 (formerly 089-25) (OMB Control Number: 1660-0156 on grants.gov (Search Grants Tab; CDFA: 97.008). o Mission Statement: A Mission Statement and any mission implementing policies or practices that may elevate the organization's risk. The SAA will use the Mission Statement along with the information provided in the IJ to determine the central purpose of the organization and will validate the nonprofit's 'organization type' selected by the nonprofit organization on the IJ. The organization type may be one of the following: 1) Ideology-based/Spiritual/Religious; 2) Educational; 3) Medical; or 4) Other. o Supporting documentation related to actual incidents that have occurred at the location/facility: If applicable, nonprofit organizations may include any proof of actual incidents that have occurred at the location or facility; this includes items such as police reports or photographs (include a brief description of the items you are submitting in your IJ). o Any other SAA required documentation: Contact your SAA to get information on any additional requirements. Financial Integrity Criteria: Prior to making a federal award, DHS/FEMA is required by 31 U.S.C. ? 3354, as amended, by the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019, Pub. L. No. 116-117 (2020); 41 U.S.C. ? 2313; and 2 C.F.R. ? 200.206 to review information available through any OMB-designated repositories of government wide eligibility qualification or financial integrity information. Therefore, application evaluation criteria may include the following risk-based considerations of the applicant: 1. Financial stability. 2. Quality of management systems and ability to meet management standards. 3. History of performance in managing federal award. 4. Reports and findings from audits. 5. Ability to effectively implement statutory, regulatory, or other requirements. o Supplemental Financial Integrity Criteria and Review Prior to making a federal award where the anticipated total federal share will be greater than the simplified acquisition threshold, currently $250,000: 1. DHS/FEMA is required to review and consider any information about the applicant that is in the designated integrity and performance system accessible through the System for Award Management (SAM), which is currently the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) and is accessible through the SAM website. 2. An applicant, at its option, may review information in FAPIIS and comment on any information about itself that a federal awarding agency previously entered. DHS/FEMA will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to the other information in FAPIIS, in making a judgment about the applicant's integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under federal awards when completing the review of risk posed by applicants as described in 2 C.F.R. ? 200.206. o Security Review DHS Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) receives a list of potential NSGP awardee organizations, which it reviews against U.S. intelligence community (IC) reporting. Any potentially derogatory infor Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity The Funding Selection Announcement Date was 07/212023. The Period of Performance is 36 months from date of award issuance. Not applicable. Not applicable. FY 2023 NSGP applications will be scored by the SAA in coordination with its state, territory, and urban area partners, as applicable. The SAA will submit a prioritized list of IJs with all scores to FEMA. FEMA will review the highest state scored applications. In the final scoring process, organizations that are at risk due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission are prioritized; additionally, organizations that have never received NSGP funding are also prioritized and/or that are located in an area with a "high" or "very high" ranking based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Social Vulnerability Index. For additional information on how IJs are reviewed and scored at the SAA and Federal levels, please refer to the FY 2023 NSGP NOFO. Grant funds must be used in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200. Grant funds may not be used for matching funds for other Federal grants or cooperative agreements, lobbying, or intervention in Federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, Federal funds may not be used to sue the Federal Government or any other government entity. Pre-award costs are allowable only with the prior written approval of DHS/FEMA and if they are included in the award agreement. To request pre-award costs a written request must be included with the application, signed by the Authorized Organizational Representative of the entity. The letter must outline what the pre-award costs are for, including a detailed budget break-out of pre-award costs from the post-award costs, and a justification for approval. NSGP grant recipients and subrecipients may only use NSGP grant funds for the purpose set forth in the grant award, and must use funding in a way that is consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Performance Reports: Performance Reports: Monitoring. Grant recipients will be monitored periodically by FEMA staff, both programmatically and financially, to ensure that the project goals, objectives, performance requirements, timelines, milestone completion, budgets, and other related program criteria are being met. Monitoring may be accomplished through either a desk-based review or on-site monitoring visits, or both. Monitoring will involve the review and analysis of the financial, programmatic, performance, compliance and administrative processes, policies, activities, and other attributes of each Federal assistance award and will identify areas where technical assistance, corrective actions and other support may be needed. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. FEMA grant recipients are subject to audit oversight from multiple entities including the DHS OIG, the GAO, the pass-through entity, or independent auditing firms for single audits, and may cover activities and costs incurred under the award. Auditing agencies such as the DHS OIG, the GAO, and the pass-through entity, if applicable, and FEMA in its oversight capacity, must have access to records pertaining to the FEMA award. Recipients and subrecipients must retain award documents for at least three years from the date the final FFR is submitted, and longer in some cases, subject to the requirements of 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334. In the case of administrative closeout, documents must be retained for at least three years from the date of closeout, or longer, subject to 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334. If documents are retained longer than the required retention period, the DHS OIG, GAO, and pass-through entity, as well as FEMA in its oversight capacity, have the right to access these records as well. See 2 C.F.R. ?? 200.334, 200.337. Additionally, non-federal entities must comply with the single audit requirements at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F. Specifically, non-federal entities, other than for-profit subrecipients, that expend $750,000 or more in federal awards during their fiscal year must have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with Subpart F. 2 C.F.R. ? 200.501. A single audit covers all federal funds expended during a fiscal year, not just FEMA funds. The cost of audit services may be allowable per 2 C.F.R. ? 200.425, but non-federal entities must select auditors in accordance with 2 C.F.R. ? 200.509, including following the proper procurement procedures. The objectives of single audits are to: o Determine if financial statements conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); o Determine whether the schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented fairly; o Understand, assess, and test the adequacy of internal controls for compliance with major programs; and o Determine if the entity complied with applicable laws, regulations, and contracts or grants. For single audits, the auditee is required to prepare financial statements reflecting its financial position, a schedule of federal award expenditures, and a summary of the status of prior audit findings and questioned costs. The auditee also is required to follow up and take appropriate corrective actions on new and previously issued but not yet addressed audit findings. The auditee must prepare a corrective action plan to address the new audit findings. 2 C.F.R. ?? 200.508, 200.510, 200.511. Non-federal entities must have an audit conducted, either single or program-specific, of their financial statements and federal expenditures annually or biennially pursuant to 2 C.F.R. ? 200.504. Non-federal entities must also follow the information submission requirements of 2 C.F.R. ? 200.512, including submitting the audit information to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or nine months after the end of the audit period. The audit information to be submitted include the data collection form described at 2 C.F.R. ? 200.512(c) and Appendix X to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 as well as the reporting package described at 2 C.F.R. ? 200.512(b). The non-federal entity must retain one copy of the data collection form and one copy of the reporting package for three years from the date of submission to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. 2 C.F.R. ? 200.512; see also 2 C.F.R. ? 200.517 (setting requirements for retention of documents by the auditor and access to audit records in the auditor's possession). FEMA, the DHS OIG, the GAO, and the pass-through entity, if applicable, as part of monitoring or as part of an audit, may review a non-federal entity's compliance with the single audit requirements. In cases of continued inability or unwillingness to have an audit conducted in compliance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F, FEMA and the pass-through entity, if applicable, are required to take appropriate remedial action under 2 C.F.R. ? 200.339 for noncompliance, pursu Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-federal entity records pertinent to a federal award generally must be maintained for at least three years from the date the final Federal Financial Report (FFR) is submitted. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334. Further, if the recipient does not submit a final FFR and the award is administratively closed, FEMA uses the date of administrative closeout as the start of the general record retention period. The record retention period may be longer than three years or have a different start date in certain cases. These include: o Records for real property and equipment acquired with federal funds must be retained for three years after final disposition of the property. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(c). o If any litigation, claim, or audit is started before the expiration of the three-year period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been resolved and final action taken. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(a). o The record retention period will be extended if the recipient is notified in writing of the extension by FEMA, the cognizant or oversight agency for audit, or the cognizant agency for indirect costs. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(b). o Where FEMA requires recipients to report program income after the period of performance ends, the program income record retention period begins at the end of the recipient's fiscal year in which program income is earned. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(e). o For indirect cost rate proposals, cost allocation plans, or other rate computations records, the start of the record retention period depends on whether the indirect cost rate documents were submitted for negotiation. If the indirect cost rate documents were submitted for negotiation, the record retention period begins from the date those documents were submitted for negotiation. If indirect cost rate documents were not submitted for negotiation, the record retention period begins at the end of the recipient's fiscal year or other accounting period covered by that indirect cost rate. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(f). Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Projected Award Start Date(s): September 1, 2023 Projected Award End Date(s): August 31, 2026 Period of Performance: 36 months The period of performance outlined above supports the effort to expedite the outlay of federal assistance to support the program objectives. SAAs should request waivers sparingly, and they will be granted only due to compelling legal, policy, or operational challenges. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Based on program need. Recipients must accept their grant awards no later than 60 days from the award date. The recipient shall notify the awarding agency of its intent to accept and proceed with work under the award or provide a written notice of intent to decline. Funds will remain on hold until the recipient accepts the award through official correspondence, e.g., written, electronic signature, signed letter or fax to GPD, and all other conditions of award have been satisfied, or the award is otherwise rescinded. None/Not specified. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
400 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20472 US
askcsid@fema.dhs.gov
Phone: 18003686498 http://www.fema.gov/grants 70-0413-0-1-754 (Formula Grants) FY 22$250,000,000.00; FY 23 est $360,000,000.00; FY 24 FY 21$180,000,000.00; FY 20$90,000,000.00; FY 19$60,000,000.00; FY 18$60,000,000.00; - (Project Grants) FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 est $360,000,000.00; - For FY 2023 NSGP-UA and NSGP-S, nonprofits may apply for up to $150,000. The following 2 C.F.R. Part 200 requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart A, Acronyms and Definitions Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles Subpart F, Audit Requirements Fiscal Year 2022 Fiscal Year 2022: FY 2022 NSGP allowable costs are focused on security-related activities. Generally, funding can be used for contracted security personnel, as well as security-related planning; exercises; training; and the acquisition and installation of security equipment on real property (including buildings and improvements) owned or leased by the nonprofit organization at the time of application. Below are some examples of each: Planning – Activities related to the development of plans such as: Security Risk Management Plans Continuity of Operations Plans Response Plans Equipment: Authorized Equipment List Sections 14 and 15 only; examples include: Access control equipment Surveillance equipment Physical protective measures such as fences, blast-proof windows, and concrete barriers Training: Active Shooter Training Security Training for employees, or members/congregation Exercises: Response exercises For a complete description on allowable investments, see the FY 2022 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Fiscal Year 2023 FY 2023 NSGP allowable costs are focused on security-related activities. Generally, funding can be used for contracted security personnel, as well as security-related planning; exercises; training; and the acquisition and installation of security equipment on real property (including buildings and improvements) owned or leased by the nonprofit organization at the time of application. Below are some examples of each: Planning – Activities related to the development of plans such as Security Risk Management Plans, Continuity of Operations Plans, and Emergency Response Plans; Equipment: Purchases and installation are primarily limited to Authorized Equipment List Sections 14 and 15 ; examples include contract security personnel, access control equipment, security/surveillance equipment, cybersecurity, and physical protective measures such as fences, blast-proof/resistance windows, and barriers; Training: Includes Active Shooter Training or other Security Training for employees or members/congregation; Exercises: Includes response drills or exercises. For a complete description on allowable investments, see the FY 2023 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).