DHS-21-GPD-008-00-01: Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Homeland Security - FEMA notices from 2021.
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA offered grants of up to $180 million to state and local governments. It expected to make about 56 awards worth $180 million in total. Applications closed on May 14, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 25, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$180 million
- Total funding$180 million
- Expected awards56
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHS-23-GPD-008-00-01 | February 27, 2023 | Closed May 18, 2023 | Closed |
| DHS-22-GPD-008-00-01 | May 13, 2022 | Closed June 13, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 25, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 14, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 14, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Non-Profit Security Program awards averaged $4.8 million; this notice allows up to $180 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The FY 2021 NSGP provides funding support for physical security enhancements and other security related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. NSGP seeks to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts.
Who has won Non-Profit Security Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Non-Profit Security Program (97.008) awarded $1.6 billion across 332 grant awards, an average of $4.8 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services | New York | 6 | $208 million |
| Office of Emergency Services | California | 6 | $150 million |
| New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness | New Jersey | 5 | $131 million |
| Texas Office of the Governor | Texas | 6 | $92.4 million |
| Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security | Illinois | 6 | $78.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DHS-21-GPD-008-00-01 still open?
No. It closed on May 14, 2021.
Who can apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)?
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA accepted applications from state and local governments.
What is the deadline for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)?
Closed May 14, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $180 million each. About $180 million in total across about 56 awards.
Who has won Non-Profit Security Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services, Office of Emergency Services, New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. The program made 332 awards worth $1.6 billion in that time.
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