State Rep. Adam Niemerg announced today that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Illinois Homeland Security Advisory Council (IEMA-OHS) are conducting a second round of funding for the Illinois Not-for-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP-IL). $20 million in funding will help organizations at risk of terrorist attack implement enhanced safety measures.
“We have seen religious facilities and community service groups like pregnancy care centers attacked and these non-profit groups have had to increase their security measures,” commented Niemerg. “I encourage non-profit organizations to consider applying for these grants to help protect volunteers and workers as well as those who may be utilizing the services of these important facilities.”
Grant Purpose
The NSGP-IL program offers up to $150,000 in grants for security enhancements to eligible not-for-profit
organizations in Illinois that are considered high-risk for threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism due to their
profile, ideology, mission, or beliefs.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the grant, applicants must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) organization located in Illinois
- Demonstrate a high-risk designation based on threats or attacks
- Provide evidence of prior or current security concerns
- Submit a vulnerability assessment conducted by security professionals
- Own or have a long-term lease commitment for the property where the project will take place
- Under the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act (20 ILCS 3305/17.8), medical and mental
health service providers are not eligible to receive grants through the NSGP-IL program
Grant Award- Up to $150,000 for one site
- Up to $450,000 for multiple sites (maximum of 3 applications per organization)
- 3-year performance period (36 months)
- Complete applications must be submitted no later than: July 1, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Use of Funds
Grants can be used for:- Target-hardening activities (e.g., security equipment)
- Security training (e.g., active shooter and evacuation training)
- Contract security personnel (equipment restrictions may apply)
- For a list of allowable equipment please download: NSGP-IL Approved Equipment
Application Requirements - Each site requires a separate application
- Vulnerability and risk assessments must be included for each site
- Project(s) must be completed within the 3-year performance period
- Leased properties must have a lease agreement that extends at least 5-years
- Grant(s) will cover only physical addresses (P.O. Boxes are not allowed)
Important Notes- Total maximum grant amount per applicant is $450,000 (up to 3 sites, 1 site per application)
- NSGP-IL funds cannot be used for previously funded projects or other ongoing federal/state grants
- Project(s) must be completed within the 3-year performance period
- Eligible projects shall not duplicate, in part or in whole, a project included under any
awarded federal grant or in a pending federal grant application
Application Assistance- View/Download previous training: 04/23 Application Training
- View/Download: Grantee Sample Application
GATA Assistance:- All grantees are required to register and pre-qualify per the Grants Accountability and
Transparency Act (GATA) to be considered for an award from any State of Illinois grant making
agency/department. Visit: GATA Grantee Portal - For questions or assistance, please email Tammy Porter at Tammy.D.Porter@Illinois.gov
or call (217)557-4831 - Complete applications must be submitted no later than: July 1, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Apply now!- To view the competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and apply, please visit:
HERE (https://iemaohs.illinois.gov/hs/hsac/nsgp-il.html) - To create a GATA Account, please visit:
HERE (https://accounts.illinois.gov/) - To check System for Award Management (“SAM.gov”) status, please visit:
HERE (https://sam.gov/) - For general inquiries from the public about the NSGP-IL program, please contact:
EMA.ITTF.grants@illinois.gov