Secure Your Nonprofit Facility with FEMA NSGP Funding and DefenseLite
Protecting Places of Worship, Schools & Cultural Institutions from Forced Entry
Nonprofit organizations—especially religious, educational, and cultural institutions—face growing threats from extremist and hate-motivated attacks. The FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) offers federal funding to help secure your building with trusted solutions like DefenseLite and RiotLite. $274.5 million is available for FY 2025. Qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits may receive up to $150,000 per facility for physical security improvements.
What Is the FEMA NSGP?
Total Funding (FY 2025): $274.5 million
Who Qualifies: 501(c)(3) nonprofits with credible threats
Max Award: $150,000 per location
Managed by: FEMA through State Administrative Agencies (SAAs)
Glass is the most vulnerable point in your building’s exterior. DefenseLite retrofit panels install over existing glass and deliver unmatched forced-entry and riot protection—without replacing your windows.
Our systems meet NSGP requirements and are used nationwide to safeguard high-risk nonprofits, schools, and worship centers.
Who Should Apply?
501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations
Facilities serving worship, education, or culture
Located in UASI or non-UASI jurisdictions
With a documented credible threat or incident history