Good cause for an extension may include technical problems outside of the SAA applicants control that prevent submission of the application by the deadline, other exigent or emergency circumstances, or statutory requirements for FEMA to make an award. /Group <> 153 25 16 16 re endobj This document provides a quick reference to the guidance, authorization, and appropriation information found within the Fiscal Year 2021 NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity. Should additional NSGP-S funding remain unobligated after reviewing all state submissions, FEMA will use the final scores, in part, to determine how the remaining balance of funds will be allocated. Please refer to the Preparedness Grants Manual for more detail on the requirements for submitting a POP extension request. /Length 88>> stream Is there a security review performed on my application? For FY 2023, the total budgeted resources proposed to be recovered as annual fees for safety activities are approximately $11.2 million. Visit the NSGP application process webpage or read our blog to get steps on how to apply. /Length 88>> stream 2023Nonprofit Security Grant Program? %PDF-1.4 25.110(c)(2)(iii), if an SAA applicant is experiencing exigent circumstances that prevents it from receiving completing SAM registration prior to receiving a federal award, the applicant must notify FEMA as soon as possible by contacting askcsid@fema.dhs.gov and providing the details of the circumstances that prevent completion of these requirements. Upon submission of your completed application to the SAA, the state will review, score, and rank every complete application it has received from eligible nonprofit organizations. Sub-applicants with multiple sites may apply for up to $150,000 per site for up to three sites, for a maximum of $450,000 per sub-applicant. endobj For all entities filing a new registration in SAM.gov on or after April 4, 2022, the UEI will be assigned to that entity as part of the SAM.gov registration process. Financial report from 2020 to 2022 Summary: Austin Parks Foundation [APF] took over from Sustainable Food Center [SFC] as the garden's fiscal sponsor at the end of 2019. Given the evolving threat landscape, DHS/FEMA has evaluated the national risk profile and set priorities that help ensure appropriate allocation of scarce security dollars. 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. endobj 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. 153 25 16 16 re The award package includes instructions on administering the grant award and the terms and conditions associated with responsibilities under federal awards. 604 and 605), Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub. This may take the form of a Compliance Notification. 1 1 1 RG 1 1 1 rg FEMA Regional Offices also may provide fiscal support, including pre- and post-award administration and technical assistance such as conducting cash analysis, financial monitoring, and audit resolution to the grant program under this funding notice. /Length 88>> stream 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. ET. Below we've unpacked just some of the funding highlights. 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). An official website of the United States government. Reference this manual for policies and procedures on managing preparedness grants. If FEMA determines that there are exigent circumstances and FEMA has decided to make an award, the SAA applicant will be required to obtain an UEI number, if applicable, and complete SAM registration within 30 days of the federal award date. 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. The following forms or information are required to be submitted in either Grants.gov or ND Grants. All final funding determinations will be made by the Secretary of Homeland Security, who retains the discretion to consider other factors and information in addition to DHS/FEMAs funding recommendations. In addition, the NSGP seeks to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. By Homeland Security Today. The NSGP supports FEMAs efforts to instill equity as a foundation of emergency management (Goal 1), as well as promote and sustain a ready FEMA and prepared nation (Goal 3). 200.216, covered telecommunications equipment or services means: Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation, (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities); For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities); Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or. Section D.10 and Appendix A contain information specific for the nonprofit organization sub-applicant process as it relates to FEMA NSGP application requirements. Additional information on civil rights provisions is available at https://www.dhs.gov/civil-rights-resources-recipients-dhs-financial-assistance and https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/equal-rights/civil-rights. FEMA may also pose additional questions to the applicant to aid in conducting the pre-award risk review. DHS encourages or requires applicants to submit their applications online through Grants.gov, depending on the funding opportunity. Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants. If you are unable to join or the event is at capacity, please join the next available offering. Each webinar will present the same content, including: If you have any questions regarding these webinars, or require special accommodations, contact us. Supporting documentation related to actual incidents that have occurred at the location/facility, if applicable. We invite our stakeholders and partners to also adopt these priorities and join us in building a more prepared and resilient nation. Tip: For FY 2022, NSGP has three funding streams: NSGP-State (NSGP-S), NSGP-Urban Area (NSGP-UA), and Community Project Funding (CPF). endobj Vulnerability assessments can be provided in the form of a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Self-Assessment (Facility Security Self-Assessment | CISA), state or local law enforcement assessment, contractor assessment, or other valid method of assessment. See also the section on Actions to Address Noncompliance in this funding notice or in the Preparedness Grants Manual. Assess the project management plan/approach. endstream States with multiple FY 2022 UASI-designated high-risk urban areas must ensure that nonprofits are ranked by high-risk urban area. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is one of three grant programs that support DHS/FEMAs 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. 117-103); Sections 2003 and 2004 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub. Part of 97.008 - Non-Profit Security Program 97.008 - Non-Profit Security Program /Length 53>> stream Tip: As new program guidance is published annually, ensure that you have read the most current NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and Preparedness Grants Manual (PGM) thoroughly. Applicants who do not have a current negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (including a provisional rate) and wish to charge the de minimis rate must reach out to the FEMA Grants Management Specialist for further instructions. endstream 117-103). Cash at . Early registration will allow applicants to have adequate time to start and complete their applications. Environmental & Historic Preservation Guidance, Real Estate, Lending or Insurance Professionals, State, Local, Tribal or Territorial Governments, Preparedness Activities, Research & Webinars, Voluntary & Community-Based Organizations, Environmental Planning & Historic Preservation, National Business Emergency Operations Center, Fiscal Year 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Key Changes. Contact your SAA for questions about the appropriate funding stream based on our organizations location. 2022 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP) Last Updated. K2,CD'Z0Ql|vGB+,FC0qPi_ndCb>*n)C>Ora=nSP ,K7t BWJ}XY,7[f0>Z03K Yh\3R=. See the Preparedness Grants Manual for more information on funding restrictions and allowable costs. Tip: NSGP has two funding streams: NSGP-State (NSGP-S) and NSGP-Urban Area (NSGP-UA). Tip: Contact your SAA for unique, state-specific submission requirements. To apply for NSGP funds, interested nonprofit organizations must apply through their State Administrative Agency (SAA). Pre-award costs resulting from pre-award grant writing services provided by an independent contractor that shall not exceed $1,500 are allowed, as detailed in this funding notice. The amount of funding requested, and number of submissions, may not exceed these limits. Each state is unique in how they manage and administer the NSGP. Projects/activities requested through the NSGP should align to mitigate items identified in the vulnerability assessment. This includes, among other requirements, that costs must be incurred, and products and services must be delivered, within the period of performance of the award. Proof of timely submission is automatically recorded by ND Grants. The Fiscal Year 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is one of three grant programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) focus on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofits, to prevent, protect against . Further, $125 million is allocated to the NSGP-State (S) program, which is also a $35 million increase over FY 2021. For NSGP-UA, located within a FY 2022 UASI-designated high-risk urban area; or for NSGP-S, located outside of a FY 2022 UASI-designated high-risk urban area. 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.