Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 GPD 008 1974
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- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2009 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.008 Non Profit Security Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 14, 2008 and posted on Nov 5, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 20, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained in the FY 2009 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status within one of the sixty two UASI eligible Urban Areas
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2009 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a discretionary grant program administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA to help nonprofit organizations that face a higher risk of terrorist attack improve their physical security. The core purpose of the program is "target hardening," meaning practical, facility-focused security enhancements intended to deter, prevent, or reduce the impact of a potential attack. At the same time, the program is structured to ensure that these nonprofit security efforts are not isolated; it emphasizes integrating nonprofit preparedness into broader state and local preparedness strategies and encourages coordination across public and private partners, including local government agencies and Citizen Corps Councils.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 GPD 008 1974) falls under the Homeland Security Preparedness activity area and is associated with CFDA 97.008 (Non Profit Security Program). FEMA positions the NSGP as both a security improvement funding source and a collaboration mechanism. In practice, that means nonprofits are expected to align their proposed investments with the larger regional understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and preparedness priorities within eligible UASI urban areas, rather than proposing stand-alone upgrades with no connection to community-wide planning.
Eligibility is narrowly defined. The applicants listed as eligible include state governments and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The program further restricts eligible nonprofits to those located within one of the 62 UASI-eligible urban areas. This ties the program to metropolitan regions that DHS/FEMA designates as having elevated risk profiles and therefore a stronger need for focused homeland security investments. Even though the program’s benefits are aimed at high-risk nonprofits, the structure reflects that funding and coordination often flow through state and local preparedness frameworks tied to UASI implementation.
Funding for FY 2009 is listed as an estimated total of $15,000,000, with an award ceiling of $75,000 per award and an award floor of $0. The program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect they may need to contribute non-federal resources toward the project costs, consistent with the guidance in the program’s official kit. Because match rules can be specific (such as what costs are allowable and how match is documented), applicants are directed to rely on the FY 2009 NSGP Guidance and Application Kit for the controlling instructions.
Key dates for the opportunity include a posted date of November 5, 2008; a creation date of November 14, 2008; and an application deadline (original and current closing date) of March 20, 2009. The archive date is April 19, 2009, reflecting the end of the active posting period. Applicants are explicitly warned to read the submission requirements carefully, which is typical of FEMA grants where formatting, templates, and required attachments often determine whether an application is considered complete.
The application package requires several specific forms and attachments, and the notice highlights that some items may appear under either mandatory or optional headings in the online package even though they are required by program guidance. Required components include: Investment Justifications from eligible nonprofits, a Prioritization of Investment Justifications submitted in rank order using a FEMA-provided template, and the standard federal grant forms SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424A (Budget Information), SF-424B (Assurances), and SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities). Together, these documents are intended to show what security improvements are being proposed, why the organization is at risk, how the investments will reduce risk, what the budget looks like, and whether any lobbying activities are involved.
For additional program details and updates, FEMA referenced its grants page at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm. For applicants who cannot access the announcement electronically or need technical help, the contact point provided is the Centralized Scheduling Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or askcsid@dhs.gov.
FY 2009 UASI Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) FAQs
What is the FY 2009 UASI Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)?
The Fiscal Year 2009 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a discretionary grant program administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. It is designed to help nonprofit organizations that face a higher risk of terrorist attack improve their physical security.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The core purpose is "target hardening," meaning practical, facility-focused physical security enhancements intended to deter, prevent, or reduce the impact of a potential terrorist attack.
Does FEMA expect nonprofits to coordinate with state and local preparedness efforts?
Yes. The program emphasizes integrating nonprofit preparedness into broader state and local preparedness strategies. It encourages coordination across public and private partners, including local government agencies and Citizen Corps Councils, so nonprofit security investments align with wider UASI planning rather than operating as stand-alone upgrades.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 09 GPD 008 1974.
What activity area does this funding opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under the Homeland Security Preparedness activity area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 97.008 (Non Profit Security Program).
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicants listed include state governments and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are all 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
No. Eligible nonprofits are further restricted to those located within one of the 62 UASI-eligible urban areas.
What does it mean that a nonprofit must be located in a UASI-eligible urban area?
It means the nonprofit must be within a metropolitan region designated by DHS/FEMA as one of the 62 UASI-eligible urban areas. The program is tied to these locations because they are identified as having elevated risk profiles and a stronger need for focused homeland security investments.
How much funding is available under FY 2009 NSGP?
The estimated total funding for FY 2009 is $15,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling is $75,000 per award.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect they may need to contribute non-federal resources toward project costs, consistent with the official program guidance.
Where should applicants look for the official rules on match requirements?
Applicants are directed to rely on the FY 2009 NSGP Guidance and Application Kit for the controlling instructions, including what costs are allowable and how match is documented.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posted date is November 5, 2008.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is November 14, 2008.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date is March 20, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is April 19, 2009.
What does FEMA emphasize about submission requirements?
Applicants are explicitly warned to read the submission requirements carefully. The notice highlights that, as is common with FEMA grants, formatting, templates, and required attachments can determine whether an application is considered complete.
What application forms and attachments are required?
The notice identifies required components including Investment Justifications from eligible nonprofits, a Prioritization of Investment Justifications submitted in rank order using a FEMA-provided template, and the standard federal forms SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, and SF-LLL.
What are Investment Justifications in the context of this program?
Investment Justifications are required submissions from eligible nonprofits intended to explain what security improvements are being proposed, why the organization is at risk, and how the investments will reduce risk.
What is the "Prioritization of Investment Justifications" requirement?
Applicants must submit a Prioritization of Investment Justifications in rank order using a FEMA-provided template.
Which standard federal grant forms are listed as required?
The required standard federal grant forms listed are SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424A (Budget Information), SF-424B (Assurances), and SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities).
Why is the SF-LLL form included in the application package?
SF-LLL is included for disclosure of lobbying activities, as part of the standard federal grant application requirements listed in the notice.
Can required items appear as "optional" in the online application package?
Yes. The notice highlights that some required items may appear under either mandatory or optional headings in the online package even though they are required by program guidance.
Where did FEMA point applicants for program details and updates?
FEMA referenced its grants page at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm for additional program details and updates.
Who should applicants contact if they cannot access the announcement electronically or need technical help?
The contact listed is the Centralized Scheduling Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or by email at askcsid@dhs.gov.
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