The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a competitive grant program appropriated annually through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It is intended to help nonprofit organizations increase their physical security posture against acts of terrorism or other extremist attacks. MEMA administers Nonprofit Security Grants in Maine.
- FY2025 NSGP Grant
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FEMA has not yet announced the application timeline for FY25. Once details are released, we will provide updated guidance, including deadlines and review processes. Please be prepared to move quickly once the timeline is published, as past application periods have been extremely short.
FY 2025 NSGP Investment Justification Form (PDF) (To access this document, please save to your device first and open with a compatible PDF Viewer.)
State of Maine W-9 & Vendor Authorization Form (PDF)
*Although it is not a requirement to have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) to complete the application, it is a good idea to begin that process now to avoid potential delays in receiving any awards. There is no cost, so if you are contacted for payment, it is almost certainly a scam and you should reach out to SAM.GOV directly to check validity of the request.
- FY2024 NSGP Supplemental (CLOSED)
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FEMA has released the FY24 NSGP Supplemental. Notifications will be sent to all applicants by the end of September.
*The application period was open from November 15, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Application Instructions
Once the applicable notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) has released review the NOFO for information about eligibility, funding priorities, and application evaluation criteria. Use the MEMA Grant Portal to submit your application. Each subrecipient agency must create a unique login to access the MEMA Grant Portal. This login will provide access to all grant program portals going forward, so if you have already created one in the past please log in as a returning user. Please note:
- When creating an agency profile in the portal, the provided email must match the login email.
- Your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is not the same as your Employer Identification Number (EIN).
- All required documents must be uploaded through the MEMA Grant Portal in order to complete the application process.
Checklist
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Complete the NSGP Investment Justification Template. (REQUIRED)
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Complete a Vulnerability/Risk Assessment. (REQUIRED)
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A vulnerability assessment is used to identify and validate physical security deficiencies of your organization and is the foundation of an NSGP application. Vulnerability assessments can be provided in the form of a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Self-Assessment, a state or local law enforcement assessment, or an outside contractor’s assessment. Each applicant must include its vulnerability/risk assessment unique to each site. This file should be submitted in pdf format, however there is no specific form/format requirement for the Vulnerability/Risk Assessment itself.
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One option is to use the Facility Self-Assessment Tool (pdf)
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Provide a Mission Statement at time of application. (REQUIRED)
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Each applicant must include its Mission Statement and any mission implementing policies or practices that may elevate the organization’s risk.
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Provide a completed State of Maine W-9 and Vendor Authorization Form or the Organization's State of Maine Vendor Code at time of application and submit proof of your employer identification number (EIN).
NSGP Reimbursement Requests
Please contact HSGrants.maine@maine.gov to inquire about reimbursements.
Grant Resources
Preparedness Grants Manual (link)
How to Obtain an Unique Identity ID (link)
For more information about Maine's Nonprofit Security Grant Program, please contact us.