Call for Applications: 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Concord, New Hampshire – The New Hampshire Department of Safety, Grants Management Bureau is seeking pre-applications for the FY 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

The program provides funding for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the Granite State at high risk of terrorist attacks to enhance security. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.

Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations must use the funding in accordance with the program's terms, established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including:

• Planning (Development and enhancement of security plans and protocols; emergency contingency plans)
• Equipment (Camera-based security systems, barriers/jersey walls, high-intensity lighting to improve visibility, alarms, sonar systems, X-ray systems, personnel identification)
• Security-related exercises (Costs related to planning, meeting space and other meeting costs, facilitation costs, materials and supplies, and documentation)
• Training (Employee or volunteer security staff attendance of security-related training within the United States; on-site security training)
• Contracted security personnel
• Maintenance contracts/repair or replacement costs
• Construction and renovation projects (with prior written approval from FEMA)

The State of New Hampshire anticipates receiving $1.2 Million on May 13, 2022 to distribute statewide for the FY 2022 initiative. Local applications will be limited to a maximum of $150,000 per applicant, and only three sites per applicant may be submitted.

The Grants Management Bureau strongly encourages interested non-profits to complete an assessment and prepare the materials as a pre-application now with the draft documents the Department has made available online prior to release of the final application template from DHS/FEMA on May 13. The timeframe to submit the DHS/FEMA documents will be 10 days, at the most, to meet the DHS/FEMA deadlines.

Nonprofit applications on the final DHS/FEMA forms must be completed and submitted to the Department of Safety, Grants Management Bureau via email to: HomelandGrants@dos.nh.gov by May 23, 2022 at Noon. Please use the subject line: 2022 NPSGP Application: (Name of your organization)

The application and supporting documents can be found on the following web page: https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/homeland/2022-nonprofit-security-grant-program.html

Questions about the program should be directed to the Grants Management Bureau at (603) 271-7663.