12 0 obj No prior registration is available or required. 116-117 (2020); 41 U.S.C. Descriptions of allowable costs and activities can be located in this funding notice and the PGM. Note: Nonprofit organization sub-applicants applying for NSGP funding through the SAA must have a UEI. <>>> In FY 2023, the total remaining amount of the proposed annual fees to be recovered, $19.9 million, is attributable to safety activities, safeguards activities, and the LLW surcharge. Planning activities related to the development of plans such as: Security training for employees or members of the organization. Each nonprofit organization must individually submit an application to their SAA, which will then submit it to FEMA for consideration, but the award itself will be made directly to the state or territorys SAA. Timely notification of FEMA means prior to the application deadline and within 48 hours after the applicant became aware of the issue. /Group <> The following forms or information are required to be submitted in either Grants.gov or ND Grants. /XObject <>>> Nonprofit organizations that receive a subaward under this program may use and expend up to 5% of their FY 2022 NSGP funds for M&A purposes associated with the subaward. As such, and building on last years efforts, GPD is offering the following informational NSGP webinars for all nonprofit organizationsinterested in learning more about the program, priorities, eligibility, and application process. Submissions will be selected for funding until the remaining balance of funds is exhausted. /X8 Do If a recipient fails to comply with the terms and conditions of a federal award, FEMA may terminate the award in whole or in part. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Requesting a UEI using SAM.gov can be found at Examples of information contained in the Preparedness Grants Manual include: FEMA may terminate a federal award in whole or in part for one of the following reasons. Tip: It is highly recommended that the Mission Statement is documented on official letterhead. What is the purpose of the FY 2023HSGP Program? As part of the review for NSGP-UA, the SAAs must: The SAA will base the ranking on the final scores from the Prioritization Tracker as determined by the SAAs subject-matter expertise and discretion with consideration of the following factors: The highest-scoring IJs from each submitting high-risk urban area are reviewed by a panel made up of DHS/FEMA Preparedness Officers, FEMA Regional staff, and/or Grants Management Specialists. The SAA may require specific supplemental documents or templates in addition to those required by FEMA as part of the states internal NSGP application submission requirement. https://www.dhs.gov/civil-rights-resources-recipients-dhs-financial-assistance, https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/equal-rights/civil-rights, Executive Order (EO) 14030, Climate-Related Financial Risk, FEMA Policy #-206-21-0003, Partial Implementation of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard for Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs (Interim) (fema.gov). For FY 2023, the total budgeted resources proposed to be recovered as annual fees for safety activities are approximately $11.2 million. By Gregg Girvan, Grant Rigney, and Avik Roy. Scope of work (purpose and objectives of the project, identification of what is being protected); Desired outcomes, including expected long-term impact where applicable; Summary of status of planning and design accomplished to date (e.g., included in a capital improvement plan); and. b) Have a vulnerability assessment specific to the location/facility that you are applying for; and Projected Period of Performance Start Date(s): September 1, 2022, 6. If you are unable to join or the event is at capacity, please join the next available offering. The SAA may require a specific format/type of vulnerability assessment, so be sure to review the state-specific guidelines for their application requirements. f Period of Performance: The period of performance is the length of time that recipients and subrecipients have to implement their project(s), accomplish all goals, and expend all grant funding. <> /G13 gs Did the applicant propose projects that are allowable based on the priorities of the program? d) Optional As application submission is a two-step process, the applicant with the AOR role who submitted the application in Grants.gov will receive an acknowledgement of receipt and a tracking number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) from Grants.gov with the successful transmission of its initial application. Guidance on obtaining a UEI in SAM.gov can be found at GSA UEI Update and SAM.gov Update. The Non-Disaster (ND) Grants System has a date stamp that indicates when an application is submitted. Grants Management Technical Assistance Online Training: Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Information: General NSGP Inquiries and Listserv Sign Up: Faith-Based Organization Security Resources: Promoting Vigilance through the Power of Hello: De-Escalation for Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators: Reducing the Risk of a Successful Cyber Attack: Request Assistance from a CISA Protective Security Advisor (PSA): Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Preparing for Human-Caused or Natural Disaster: President Biden Reestablishes the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Additional Information from Health and Human Services Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence: Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP): Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team publication: POC for National Organizations: send email to, Request a Community Awareness Briefing: send email to. This document provides frequently asked questions and answers on the Fiscal Year 2020 NSGP. To apply for an award under this program, all applicants must: Specific instructions on how to apply for, update, or verify an UEI number or SAM registration or establish an AOR are included below in the steps for applying through Grants.gov. The SAA will then manage the grant and be the main point of contact for the nonprofit organizations for everything related to their grant award. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. To request pre-award costs, a written request must be included with the application and signed by the AOR. The FY 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is one of three grant programs that support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency's focus on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal and territorial governments . Each webinar will contain similar content including an opportunity for nonprofits to provide a platform to share NSGP investment accomplishments, feedback, and ask questions. In their Investment Justification, nonprofit organizations should summarize the most critically important, impactful, and salient information. Nonprofit organizations eligible as subapplicants to the SAA are those organizations that are: Nonprofit organizations may not apply to FEMA directly. 200.206. History of performance in managing federal award. Tip: Contact your SAA for unique, state-specific submission requirements. Tip: In preparation to describe how they intend to use NSGP grant funding, nonprofit organizations should think broadly and holistically in their approach to security measures designed to protect buildings and safeguard people. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding to organizations, as described under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, at high risk of terrorist attacks and located within designated areas of New Jersey. This document provides guidance, authorization, and appropriation information to potential grantees of the Fiscal Year 2019 Nonprofit Security Grant Program. {1 exch sub} <> Nonprofit organizations should use the information in this appendix as a reference when preparing to submit applications under the NSGP. It is intended to help nonprofit organizations increase their physical security posture against acts of terrorism as defined by law. If a nonprofit does not apply for the correct funding stream based on location, the application will be automatically determined ineligible. Therefore, an SAA applicants SAM registration must be active not only at the time of application, but also during the application review period and when FEMA is ready to make a federal award. 8 0 obj A list of SAA points of contact is available at State Administrative Agency (SAA) Contacts | FEMA.gov. FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program; Guidance and Resources. 1 0 obj Describe any threats (e.g., verbal threats, vandalization) made against the organization. How well did the applicant describe the outcomes/outputs that would indicate that the investment was successful? 0 = the proposed projects are not allowable based on the priorities of the program, 1 = the proposed projects are partially allowable and the un-allowability will compromise the successful implementation of the project, 2 = the proposed projects are partially allowable but could be resolved with a minor modification to the proposed project, 3 = the proposed projects are all allowable based on the priorities of the program. Information about this requirement and a fuller list of the civil rights provisions that apply to recipients can be found in the DHS Standard Terms and Conditions. In such cases, the nonprofit subapplicant must submit separate applications for NSGP-UA and NSGP-S to the SAA (applicant) for funding consideration. Describe the symbolic value of your organizations site as a highly recognized national or historical institution, or significant institution within the community that renders the site a possible target of terrorism. Of that amount, $125 million is allocated to the NSGP-Urban Area (UA) program, which is a $35-million increase over FY 2021. Nonprofit organizations located within an underserved community will have up to 15 points added to their project review score. 2022 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP) Last Updated. Further guidance on obtaining a UEI in SAM.gov can be found at GSA UEI Update and SAM.gov Update. The Fiscal Year 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Statewide (S) will provide a total of $152,500,000 nationally to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations who are deemed at high-risk of a potential terrorist attack. Describe how the proposed target hardening focuses on the prevention of and/or protection against the risk/threat of a terrorist attack. Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Informational Webinar Series. During site visits or desk reviews, FEMA will review recipients files related to the award. In their Investment Justification (IJ), nonprofit organizations should summarize the most critically important, impactful, and salient information. Applications must comply with the procedures and requirements detailed by: EOPSS OGR Sub-grant conditions. /X7 Do The Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is one of three grant . Did the applicants proposed facility hardening activity focus on the preparation for, prevention of, protection against, and/or responding to the risk of a terrorist attack? Projected Number of Awards: 56. endobj /G3 gs All costs charged to awards covered by this funding notice must comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements at 2 C.F.R. FEMA will host this NSGP virtual webinar to provide lessons learned from the FY 2022 NSGP cycle and, most importantly, share valuable information on what nonprofits should consider now in preparation for the FY 2023 NSGP application submission cycle. Sub-applicants in communities with a High SVI ranking will receive 10 additional points, and sub-applicants in communities with a Very High SVI ranking will receive 15 additional points. Subapplicant/Subrecipient: Individual nonprofit organizations are considered the subapplicants or the subrecipients of the NSGP grant; the SAA is the primary applicant and recipient. In considering potential consequences, how well did the applicant address potential negative effects on the organizations asset, system, and/or network if damaged, destroyed, or disrupted by a terrorist attack? /BBox [0 0 51 51] This document outlines key changes for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 NSGP. The following are the FY 2022 NSGP-S and NSGP-UA evaluation process and criteria: Grant projects must be: 1) both feasible and effective at mitigating the identified vulnerability and thus reducing the risks for which the project was designed; and 2) able to be fully completed within the three-year period of performance. endobj Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.. Some physical security control examples include locks, gates, and guards (e.g., contract security). SAA applicants will receive an electronic message confirming receipt of their submission. FEMA awards under most programs, including this program, only include one budget period, so it will be same as the period of performance. FEMA typically reviews IJs totaling up to 150% of the available funding. Each SAA has an established application submission process with a state-specific deadline to submit all required materials. There may be situational extensions to the period of performance based on undue hardships, but recipients and subrecipients should not assume any extensions will be granted and plan for full project completion within the designated period of performance. Obtain information on any additional state requirements or processes. SAAs establish all requirements and deadlines to manage their nonprofit sub-application process in support of the SAAs submissions to DHS/FEMA. %PDF-1.4 The FY 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is one of three grant programs that support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agencys focus on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal and territorial The SAA may use and expend up to 5% of their total FY 2022 NSGP-UA award for M&A purposes associated with administering the NSGP-UA award. Due to the potential number of participants and the limited capacity of online meetings, the webinar will open 30 minutes prior to the published start time of event. Evaluation costs are allowable costs (either as direct or indirect), unless prohibited by statute or regulation. For each Notice of Funding Opportunity, you can create individual instances of a workspace. For more information, and application resources, see the Application Information page below. Indication of potential harm to life, information, operations, the environment and/or property; may be a natural or human-created occurrence and considers capabilities, intentions, and attack methods of adversaries used to exploit circumstances or occurrences with the intent to cause harm. <> The provided statement should discuss the who, what, and why of your organization. Retain the mission statements and vulnerability assessments submitted by each nonprofit organization. In prior years, SAAs had not been able to retain any NSGP funding for M&A purposes. The NSGP is a competitive grant program appropriated annually through DHS and administered by FEMA. High-risk Urban Area: High-risk urban areas are metropolitan locations designated in FEMAs Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) program each year based on the 100 most populous metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs). /Length 88>> stream What is the purpose of the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program? Unless the subrecipient and SAA have requested and received approval from FEMA for pre-award costs, any expenditures made prior to official notification of award from the SAA and before the start of the subrecipients period of performance will be considered unallowable. endobj /X7 Do For any questions regarding this session or to request special accommodations, please contactFEMA-NSGP@fema.dhs.gov. 3 0 obj Following the federal review and based on a combination of state and federal scoring, nonprofit organizations are recommended for funding. 200.414. Each Investment Justification can request up to $150,000 per location for a total of $450,000 across three (3) Investment Justifications for three (3) unique physical locations/addresses. Application packages are submitted by the nonprofit organization to the SAA based on the established criteria. 421b, Clarification on the Personnel Reimbursement for Intelligence Cooperation and Enhancement of Homeland Security Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-412 the PRICE Act), 3. /G14 gs Requests that are simple percentages of the award, without supporting justification, will not be allowed or considered for reimbursement. Eligibility requirements do apply. NSGP-UA: A sub-component of the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI). A lock ( Please check both junk/spam as some email filters may redirect the attendance confirmation email. Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID). a. Effective April 4, 2022, the Federal Government transitioned from using the Data Universal Numbering System or DUNS number, to a new, non-proprietary identifier known as a Unique Entity Identifier or UEI. /G3 gs Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants. The NSGP is a competitive grant program appropriated annually . FEMA may, however, extend the SAA application deadline on request for any SAA applicant who can demonstrate that good cause exists to justify extending the deadline. The Investment Justification is a fillable template provided and required by FEMA (which will be made available through Grants.gov) that asks nonprofits to describe the organization, the organizations risks/threats, and proposed projects/activities to mitigate security deficiencies (as identified in the vulnerability assessment) utilizing NSGP funding. GPD will provide programmatic support and technical assistance. However, when preparing the Investment Justification, organizations must answer questions completely and cannot rely on references to or cite page numbers of any supplemental documents as they are not submitted to nor reviewed by FEMA. <> endstream This document provides a quick reference to the guidance, authorization, and appropriation information found within the Fiscal Year 2021 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is one of three grant programs that support DHS/FEMA's focus on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofits, to prevent, protect against, prepare for, and respond to terrorist attacks. xR#9F} GnhLoj%_+j 'e*cbv+SRfIJ l6///?hXQVf #b\?_90hf&7@7}]lZ1]pL3&:;U 8l~8Tu!+Lv?l\=Yr jwn0 " {O8{Uu#3o+ T`%O5}. https://www.fema.gov/fema-regional-contacts, 4. STATE FISCAL YEAR 2023 Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Step Two - Consider the Requirements: Consider the eligibility requirements as well as what will be required of successful applicants. Advertisement. If the physical address of the nonprofit organization for which you are applying is outside of a FY 2022 UASI-designated high-risk urban area, then you must apply to NSGP-S. Quality of management systems and ability to meet management standards. This includes items such as police reports, insurance claims, or photographs; include a brief description of the items you are submitting in your IJ. Period of Performance: The period of performance is the length of time that recipients and subrecipients have to implement their project(s), accomplish all goals, and expend all grant funding. <>>> Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced final allocations for $550 million for seven Fiscal Year 2022 competitive preparedness grant programs. Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP) As such, nonprofit organizations must apply for FY 2022 NSGP through their SAA, who then submits all application information to FEMA. In the case of partial termination, FEMA may determine that a partially terminated award will not accomplish the purpose of the federal award, so FEMA may terminate the award in its entirety. 1. This document provides frequently asked questions and answers on the Fiscal Year 2020 NSGP for SAAs. This document outlines key changes for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 NSGP. Pass-through funding is required under this program. Washington, D.C. 20549 . FEMA has assigned state-specific Preparedness Officers for the NSGP. 12 0 obj Clearly identified risks, including threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences; Description of findings from a previously conducted vulnerability assessment; Details of any incidents including description, dates, etc. Across the United States, Americans congregate in faith-based venues to worship, learn, play, and bond as a community. For CPF, the maximum the identified nonprofit can apply for is $150,000. Conduct an eligibility review, in coordination with the UAWG; Verify that the nonprofit is located within a FY 2022 UASI-designated high-risk urban area; Prioritize all NSGP IJs by ranking each IJ. The Standard Forms (SF) are submitted either through Grants.gov, through forms generated in ND Grants, or as an attachment in ND Grants. Frequently asked questions on the Fiscal Year 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program. What terms and conditions will apply for the award will be clearly stated in the award package at the time of award. Applicants can also view the ND Grants Agency Tracking Number by accessing the Details tab in the submitted workspace section in Grants.gov, under the Agency Tracking Number column. Access to these free resources can be found at www.fema.gov/faith-resources. For CPF, the maximum award amount is $150,000. M&A costs are for activities directly related to the management and administration of the award. Standard Form 424 (SF-424) is the initial application for this funding notice. Each state is unique in how they manage and administer the NSGP. 13 0 obj State Administrative Agency (SAA) Contact List: Grants Management Requirements and Procurement Under Grants: Grants Management Technical Assistance Online Training: Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Information: General NSGP Inquiries and Listserv Sign Up: Faith-Based Organization Security Resources: Promoting Vigilance through the Power of Hello: De-Escalation for Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators: Reducing the Risk of a Successful Cyber Attack: Request Assistance from a CISA Protective Security Advisor (PSA): Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Preparing for Human-Caused or Natural Disaster: President Biden Reestablishes the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Additional Information from HHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence: Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP): Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team publication: POC for National Organizations: send email to, Request a Community Awareness Briefing: send email to. FEMA is required to review and consider any information about the applicant, including information on the applicants immediate and highest-level owner, subsidiaries, and predecessors, if applicable, that is in the designated integrity and performance system accessible through the System for Award Management (SAM), which is currently the. The information provided for the security review is limited to the nonprofit organizations name and physical address, as submitted by the nonprofit organization. endstream The 2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan outlines three bold, ambitious goals in order to position FEMA to address the increasing range and complexity of disasters, support the diversity of communities we serve, and complement the nations growing expectations of the emergency management community. Identify and apply for the proper funding stream (NSGP-S, NSGP-UA, or CPF) based on the physical geographical location/address of the facility or specific project. If a nonprofit does not apply for the correct funding stream based on location, the application will be automatically eliminated. Describe any role in responding to or recovering from terrorist attacks, specifically highlighting the efforts that demonstrate integration of nonprofit preparedness with broader state and local preparedness efforts. * Total funds transferred from the SFC to the APF Sponsored Fund Account were $15,678.30. /G3 gs <> stream 7 0 obj These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by DHS to help strengthen the nations communities against potential terrorist attacks. Tip: It is highly recommended that the mission statement is documented on official letterhead. This document provides guidance, authorization, and appropriation information to potential grantees of the Fiscal Year 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program. 0 = the applicant did not discuss what outcomes/outputs indicate that the investment was successful, 1 = the applicant poorly discussed what outcomes/outputs indicate that the investment was successful, 2 = the applicant partially discussed what outcomes/outputs indicate that the investment was successful, 3 = the applicant adequately discussed what outcomes/outputs indicate that the investment was successful, 4 = the applicant thoroughly discussed what outcomes/outputs indicate that the investment was successful.