Call for Applications: Nonprofit Security Grant Program

CONCORD, N.H. – The Grants Management Bureau of the New Hampshire Department of Safety is seeking applications for the 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program National Security Supplemental.

The program provides funding for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the Granite State that may be 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)

Grants will be limited to a maximum of $200,000 per application.

Applications are due by Jan. 6, 2025, at noon. Requirements and instructions can be found on the Nonprofit Security Grant Program webpage on the New Hampshire Department of Safety website.

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