Federal and State Nonprofit Security Grant Programs
The Federation’s Community Security Program works year-round with Jewish organizations to help secure major funding from federal and state Nonprofit Security Grant Programs. Our team of professionals offers the following support:
- Ongoing, confidential counsel to advance your consideration and pursuit of grants
- Site assessments to identify, prioritize, and budget security improvements
- Guidance on preparing and submitting competitive grant applications
This page will be continually updated with the most current information about upcoming grant opportunities, news about previous grant awards, and Frequently Asked Questions about these grant programs.
Current Grant Opportunity
The FY2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) launched on February 27, 2023. The application deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday, April 14.
The NSGP is funded by FEMA but administered by the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). The NSGP awards grants of up to $150,000 toward physical security improvements, training and planning, and hiring security guards.
NSGP Links and Resources
In a March 3 memo, Cal OES set an application deadline of April 14, 2023 at 5:00 pm and announced they will hold NSGP application webinars on March 9, 14, 15, and 16 on how to complete the application. If you miss the webinar, reviewing the slide deck is a good substitute. (They will post it on the Cal OES Grants Management webpage on or about March 9; here is a link to last year’s webinar. Since we do not expect significant changes this year, you can use this presentation to guide your preparation.)
Below are links to the two major components of the NSGP application:
- Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Worksheet – The VA Worksheet must be completed using this template. We can conduct an on-site security assessment together and help populate fields marked with a blue Star of David. You can begin to complete all other fields. The VA Worksheet functions to identify, prioritize and substantiate the security improvements proposed as part of your grant request.
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Investment Justification (IJ) – The “IJ” is a fillable PDF that you will complete based on your VA Worksheet. This functions as your application and is the only document that gets scored.
(Directions: download and save a copy to your computer; open saved copy to complete form.)
Future Grant Opportunities
The California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) is funded through the state and also administered by Cal OES. This grant opportunity is typically offered in the fall and has awarded grants of up to $200,000 in past years. The FY2023 CSNSGP needs to be part of the state budget that will be approved in June. Please review our FAQ section below for more information about the CSNSGP and check back for updates on the FY2023 CSNSGP.