FEMA NSGP Funding and DefenseLite®
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)
What Can the NSGP Fund?
- DefenseLite or RiotLite retrofit glazing systems
- Security window film
- Access control systems
- Security lighting, fencing, and bollards
- Surveillance (CCTV)
- Blast mitigation
- Cybersecurity upgrades
- Training and emergency planning
Why Choose DefenseLite?
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
How to Apply for NSGP Funding
- Verify 501(c)(3) status and threat profile
- Contact your State Administrative Agency (SAA)
- Review FEMA’s NOFO at Grants.gov
- Conduct a facility vulnerability assessment
- Create an Investment Justification (IJ)
- Get a quote from DefenseLite for eligible improvements
- Submit your application through your state’s SAA
Best Practices for Your Application
- Include detailed threats or prior incidents
- Submit spec sheets and cost quotes from DefenseLite
- Provide a clear project timeline
- Tell your story—explain why your facility needs protection
Let DefenseLite Support Your Grant Process
We help nonprofit organizations secure funding and protect their people. Our team provides:
- Security assessments focused on glass and perimeter vulnerabilities
- Technical documentation and quotes for Investment Justifications
- NSGP-compliant glazing protection recommendations
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for help with your NSGP application.
