Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Application Information

The FY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) was released on April 16th!

Submission Deadline: May 28 on Astra

Kansas City Area - Kansas City has once again been selected as part of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). Nonprofits from the counties Leavenworth, Wyandotte, and Johnson, will have to apply to the NSGP through the Missouri Office of Homeland Security

The FY24 target allocation for the state of Kansas is $1,852,500. As always, this will be a very competitive process. Utilize resources on our trainings and application information pages to help your organization achieve the best score possible.

Each organization can request up to $150,000 per facility, with up to three facilities for a maximum of $450,000. If submitting for multiple facilities, each facility must fill out it's own Investment Justification (IJ).

For those interested in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), the Astra system offers two functions for our partners:

1. Subscribing for NSGP announcements to stay informed about the application process. Everyone should subscribe.
2. Registering as a user. Those interested in submitting an application should register. All applications must be submitted through Astra this year.

If you are interested in applying for the FY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program and have not yet registered as an Astra user, register here: https://nsgp.astrakansas.com/users/new

Your registration will be reviewed by an administrator before it is approved, which may take 1-2 days. Once you have completed your documents, you will use Astra to submit them. As a reminder, the required documents for each application are:

1. NSGP Investment Justification (IJ)
2. Vulnerability/Risk Assessment
3. Mission Statement (can be shared between facilities)

FY24 application milestones and deadlines:

• April 16: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) released
• April 16-19: State Administrative Agency (SAA) reviews NOFO guidelines and requirements
• By April 22: SAA communicates additional info to potential grantees
• April 22-May 27: Technical assistance offered by SAA, applicants finalize and submit application
• May 28: Final deadline for nonprofit application submission on Astra
• May 28-June 24: SAA reviews, scores, "rolls up" information, and prepares Kansas application for submission
• June 24: Estimated NOFO final submission date for SAA

NSGP Astra Quick Start Guide: We are excited to share with you the Astra NSGP Quick Start Guide! This guide is intended to help familiarize users with the Astra system, from subscribing to NSGP update emails, to submitting a project in the system.

The NSGP Quick Start Guide is linked below. We also plan to release some video tutorials on the Astra system at some point in the next week, which will be listed on the Astra Help Page.

• Astra NSGP Quick Start Guide
• Astra Help Page

Nonprofit Security Grant (NSGP) Education Calls

KHP hosted two educational sessions looking forward to the FY24 Nonprofit security grant. While the base presentations were identical, the attendee questions and discussion were different.

• January 24, 11:30 a.m. Recording
• January 24, 6:00 p.m. Recording
• Presentation (PDF) (PPT)

• FY24 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
• FY24 NSGP Investment Justification (IJ) Form
• Form must be opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader - it cannot be opened in browser.
  Download Acrobat Reader for free: https://get.adobe.com/reader/
• After installing Acrobat Reader: Locate the IJ Form in your Downloads folder, right click on the file, click Open With and select Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• The submitted Investment Justification must be in fillable PDF form. A scanned copy of the filled PDF will not be accepted.

• FY24 NSGP Process Overview for SAAs (PDF) (PPT)
• FY24 NSGP Prioritization of Investment Justifications (Excel)
• FY24 NSGP Scoring Tool (Excel)
• FY24 NSGP Investment Justification Export Assistance and Data Collection Cleaning Tool (Excel)

• FY24 NSGP Subapplicant Quick Start Guide (PDF)
• FY24 NSGP Fact Sheet (PDF)
• FY24 NSGP Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• FY24 NSGP Key Changes (PDF)

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved FEMA's Small Projects Waiver of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements. This waiver applies to projects under FEMA federal financial assistance awards or subawards where the total project cost does not exceed the federal simplified acquisition threshold (currently set at $250,000).

This waiver is effective upon approval date, which is Feb. 21, 2023, and will remain in effect for recipients and subrecipients of FEMA programs subject to BABAA for a period of five years from the issue date, which is Feb. 20, 2028. Guidance outlining the application of the Small Projects waiver is forthcoming.

1. Obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Must be obtained before submitting your application packet. Make sure you use the correct website (www.SAM.gov) as there is no cost to register. You do not have to maintain the UEI.
2. Complete the following documents:
   • NSGP Investment Justification (IJ)
   • Vulnerability/Risk Assessment: If you cannot schedule an on-site risk assessment, you can utilize a self risk assessment, or contact us directly for assistance. Each nonprofit subapplicant must include a vulnerability/risk assessment unique to the site the IJ is being submitted for.
   • Mission Statement: If you do not have a mission statement, you will need to create one.
3. Submit all completed documents to Astra no later than May 28, 2024.

(3/10/23) Kansas Informational Webinar on FY23 NSGP Application (post-release)

The below KHP webinar recording provides an overview of the NSGP eligibility, Investment Justification (IJ), and IJ scoring.

• Presentation (PDF)(PPT)
• Recording

(1/9/23) Kansas Informational Webinar on Risk Assessment Tool and NSGP Application (pre-release)

The below KHP webinar recording provides an overview of the Risk Assessment Tool from special guest Chuck Clanahan (starting at 6:50 of the recording). While the webinar also provides an overview on the NSGP application process, refer to the (3/10/2023) Kansas Informational Webinar for the latest information.

• Presentation (PDF)(PPT)
• Recording
• Self Risk Assesment Tool

For more information, see the Training Resources page.

What you should know for FY24 NSGP Application

This funding opportunity is for security enhancements to existing, at risk, occupied, Kansas, eligible nonprofit facilities to prepare and prevent acts of terrorism. It also seeks to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts.

• This year's funding has decreased from the amount available last year, making the process more competitive than ever. Feel free to utilize any of the training opportunities on our trainings page to help your organization achieve the best score possible. For Kansas, the FY24 NSGP-S Target Allocation is $1,852,500 (pg 12 of the NOFO).
• The Investment Justification (IJ) form has been revised. If you began using the old IJ, please transpose the information over to the new form before submission.
• Eligibility requirements apply.
  • Eligible nonprofit organizations are those organizations described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC), Title 26 of the U.S.C., and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such code.
    Refer to the links below for additional information:
    • IB 504 Guidance on Grant Eligibility of Law Enforcement Agencies for Institutions of Higher Education (NEW)
    • Exemption Requirements - 501(c)(3) Organizations
    • Publication 557 (01/2022), Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization
    • Charities and Nonprofits
• The facility you are applying for must be completed (not under construction), occupied, and operational by the time of application and located in Kansas.
• This opportunity is not for building a new facility nor is it for cemeteries and is strictly for security enhancements.
• Max per site remains $150,000 for up to 3 sites, for a maximum of $450,000 per organization per application year.
• A separate application-Risk Assessment-Mission Statement must be submitted per site.
• Bonus points will be given to new applicants/organizations and underserved communities.
• Underserved communities: FEMA will apply the CDC's Social Vulnerability Index tool to each applicant and will add 10 points to applications from organizations in communities with a "High" SVI ranking (.60 - .79) and 15 points to applications from organizations in communities with a "Very High" SVI ranking (.80 - 1.0).

Be sure to...

• Obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (SAM.gov) and a Mission Statement.
• Obtain or Conduct a Risk Assessment on each facility.
• Read through and answer all sections of the FY24 IJ form.
  • We recommend using a word document to collect the information to assist with spell check and grammar.

It is necessary to complete a Vulnerability/Risk Assessment to apply for FY 2024 NSGP funds. Currently, DHS is unable to conduct on-site security assessments. However, there are other assessment options:

• Conduct a risk assessment through your local police or sheriff department
• If you cannot coordinate with trained Law Enforcement to complete an assessment, utilize the DHS Self-Assessment Tool and Supporting Resources for Houses of Worship, the DHS Security Assessment Tool for schools, or the REMS Mobile Site Assessment Application
• Houses of Worship
• DHS CISA Houses of Worship Self-Assessment Tool
• Self-Assessment Tool User Guide and Survey
• Protecting Places of Worship: Six Steps to Enhance Security Against Targeted Violence Fact Sheet
• DHS CISA Faith Based Resource Web Site
• School Security Assessment Tool
• DHS School Security Assessment Tool (SSAT)
• REMS Mobile Site Assessment Application

As you determine equipment needs for your FY23 submission, make sure equipment is allowable. Your verbiage describing any equipment should match that used in the AEL. See the below list of authorized equipment for this grant program:

• Authorized Equipment List (Excel)