Arkansas Division of
Emergency Management

Non-Profit Security Grant (NSGP)

FY26 NSGP Investment Justification/Application:

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  • A nonprofit organization may submit an Investment Justification (application) for:
    • Up to a maximum of three locations/sites.
    • Maximum of $200,000 per location/site.
    • Maximum of $600,000 per application/organization.
  • The NSGP provides funding for security related and physical security enhancements to 501c3 non-profit organizations and houses of worship.
  • The NSGP is a competitive grant program.
  • All item requested must be listed within the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) and approved for the Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP).

The NSGP is a reimbursement grant. No reimbursement can be made without first receiving an EHP Approval letter and a Release to Spend letter. Projects must be completed and paid in full by the subrecipient prior to submittal for reimbursement. Proof of payment is required.

Each Non-Profit Grant Application MUST include the following:

  • Mission Statement or application letterhead
  • Current Vulnerability/Risk Assessment specific to each site (not to exceed 3 sites).
    • Possible Resources:
      • Local, city or county law enforcement
      • CISA: House of Worship Assesment
  • Unique Entity Identification (UEI).
    • Must be registered in SAM.gov to register for UEI.
    • For addiitonal assistnacd obtaining a UEI – https://sam.gov/

HOMELAND SECURITY BRANCH CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions and assistance, please email [email protected].

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