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Nonprofits Encouraged to Prepare for Grant Opportunity

Cyber Security | Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2023


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SMYRNA, Del. – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is urging eligible tax-exempt nonprofits, including faith-based organizations, to prepare now for an upcoming Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) opportunity anticipated to be available for applications in early March 2023. NSGP provides funding for projects that enhance physical security and cybersecurity to nonprofits at high risk of a terrorist attack.

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Delaware can apply for up to $150,000 in competitive, reimbursable* funding for up to three total sites, for a maximum possible award of $450,000. NSGP is funded through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and administered in partnership with FEMA and DEMA.

In FY2022, $2.4 million was awarded to 24 Delaware nonprofits for a multitude of projects. Examples of previous projects include installing vestibules, bollards, and outdoor security lighting; purchasing cybersecurity software; CCTV systems; and upgrading windows and doors to be forced-entry resistant.

Download the NSGP Grant Preparation Flyer

Two requirements for NSGP applications are a Vulnerability Assessment and Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number. DEMA advises interested applicants to begin the process now because completing these prerequisites is often time-consuming.

 

  • Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number
    The UEI is a 12-character alphanumerical ID assigned to an entity by the federal System for Award Management (SAM) website at SAM.gov.
    • All FY2023 applicants are required to have a Unique Entity ID. If an entity has already registered in SAM.gov, the Unique Entity ID is viewable at SAM.gov.
    • For applicants that are new to SAM.gov and registering for the first time, the Unique Entity ID is automatically generated during registration. Please visit SAM.gov to learn more and register for your Unique Entity ID.

Visit dema.delaware.gov and news.delaware.gov for ongoing updates as they become available.

Additional NSGP information and resources is at: fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security.

Contact:
Mark Dworkin (mark.dworkin@delaware.gov)
Delaware Emergency Management Agency
165 Brick Store Landing Road
Smyrna, Delaware 19977
Office Phone: 302-659-2231

* NSGP is a reimbursement grant. Awarded nonprofits should be expected to pay for approved project costs initially. Reimbursement is then requested for incurred costs and provided through DEMA. Purchases may be made (and reimbursed) incrementally rather than the entire amount of awarded funds at once. Expenses must align with the nonprofit’s awarded project and occur within the Period of Performance. Unallowable costs will not be reimbursed.

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Nonprofits Encouraged to Prepare for Grant Opportunity

Cyber Security | Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2023


NSGP Grant Image

SMYRNA, Del. – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is urging eligible tax-exempt nonprofits, including faith-based organizations, to prepare now for an upcoming Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) opportunity anticipated to be available for applications in early March 2023. NSGP provides funding for projects that enhance physical security and cybersecurity to nonprofits at high risk of a terrorist attack.

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Delaware can apply for up to $150,000 in competitive, reimbursable* funding for up to three total sites, for a maximum possible award of $450,000. NSGP is funded through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and administered in partnership with FEMA and DEMA.

In FY2022, $2.4 million was awarded to 24 Delaware nonprofits for a multitude of projects. Examples of previous projects include installing vestibules, bollards, and outdoor security lighting; purchasing cybersecurity software; CCTV systems; and upgrading windows and doors to be forced-entry resistant.

Download the NSGP Grant Preparation Flyer

Two requirements for NSGP applications are a Vulnerability Assessment and Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number. DEMA advises interested applicants to begin the process now because completing these prerequisites is often time-consuming.

 

  • Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number
    The UEI is a 12-character alphanumerical ID assigned to an entity by the federal System for Award Management (SAM) website at SAM.gov.
    • All FY2023 applicants are required to have a Unique Entity ID. If an entity has already registered in SAM.gov, the Unique Entity ID is viewable at SAM.gov.
    • For applicants that are new to SAM.gov and registering for the first time, the Unique Entity ID is automatically generated during registration. Please visit SAM.gov to learn more and register for your Unique Entity ID.

Visit dema.delaware.gov and news.delaware.gov for ongoing updates as they become available.

Additional NSGP information and resources is at: fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security.

Contact:
Mark Dworkin (mark.dworkin@delaware.gov)
Delaware Emergency Management Agency
165 Brick Store Landing Road
Smyrna, Delaware 19977
Office Phone: 302-659-2231

* NSGP is a reimbursement grant. Awarded nonprofits should be expected to pay for approved project costs initially. Reimbursement is then requested for incurred costs and provided through DEMA. Purchases may be made (and reimbursed) incrementally rather than the entire amount of awarded funds at once. Expenses must align with the nonprofit’s awarded project and occur within the Period of Performance. Unallowable costs will not be reimbursed.

NSGP Summary 2022

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