Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) – FY26 state pass-through

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the official notice FY26_NSGP_NOFO_Final.pdf (78 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.

Award size and project length

• Project period: 36 months · p. 77

  “Milestones should be realistic, potentially include the entire period of performance (36 months), be inclusive of all proposed activities, and consider the Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation review process.” Open page 77

Registrations you need first (4)

• SAM.gov, Grants.gov · p. 3

  “Before you begin If you believe you are a good candidate for this funding opportunity, secure your System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and Grants.gov registrations now.” Open page 3

• Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 3

  “This includes having a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).” Open page 3

• Login.gov · p. 3

  “Doing so requires a Login.gov registration as well.” Open page 3

• FEMA GO · p. 23

  “Requesting the Application Package The application package is accessible in the FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) system.” Open page 23

New to these? SAM.gov registration can take weeks, so start early. Get-ready checklist

What to submit

• Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 8

  “Subapplicants/subrecipients must submit short bios and resumes.” Open page 8

• Form SF-424A · p. 20

  “SAAs must include the amount they are requesting for NSGP-S and NSGP-UA M&A in the SF-424A form.” Open page 20

• Form SF-424 · p. 27

  “Applicants should review these forms at SF-424 Family | Grants.gov before applying to ensure they are providing all required information. 1.” Open page 27

• Form SF-424C · p. 27

  “If construction is permitted under the program, submit SF-424C, Budget Information (Construction), instead of SF-424A 4.” Open page 27

• Form SF-424B · p. 27

  “SF-424B, Standard Assurances (Non-Construction)” Open page 27

• Form SF-424D · p. 27

  “If construction is permitted under the program, submit SF-424D, Standard Assurances (Construction), instead of SF-424B 5.” Open page 27

• Form SF-LLL · p. 27

  “SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities B.” Open page 27

• Audit or financial statements · p. 46

  “Single Audit Reports A recipient expending $1 million or more in federal awards (as defined by 2 C.F.R. § 200.1) during its fiscal year must undergo an audit.” Open page 46

• Timeline or schedule of completion · p. 47

  “(6) Processing and Payment Timeline FEMA must comply with regulations governing payments to grant recipients per 2 C.F.R. § 200.305.” Open page 47

• Budget narrative / justification · p. 65

  “Subapplicants budget narratives should indicate costs that include shipping and/or tax, as applicable.” Open page 65

Cost share or match

• Cost share / match · p. 9

  “Cost Share Requirements There is no cost share requirement for the FY 2026 NSGP.” Open page 9

Dates in the notice

• 09/30/2026 · p. 5

  “No later than 09/30/2026 Anticipated Award Date:” Open page 5

• July 24, 2026 · p. 25

  “Application Deadline July 24, 2026 11:59 p.m.” Open page 25

Mistakes that get applications rejected (6)

• Not an eligible applicant: may be deemed ineligible when the person that submitted the application (for the applicant [SAA]) is not:... · p. 8

  “may be deemed ineligible when the person that submitted the application (for the applicant [SAA]) is not: 1) a current employee, personnel, official, staff, or leadership of the non-federal entity; and 2) duly authorized to apply for an award on behalf of…” Open page 8

• Not an eligible applicant: Program-Specific Unallowable Costs The following projects and costs are considered ineligible for award... · p. 18

  “Program-Specific Unallowable Costs The following projects and costs are considered ineligible for award consideration:” Open page 18

• Late or not validated: Applications not received by the application submission deadline will not be accepted. · p. 25

  “Applications not received by the application submission deadline will not be accepted.” Open page 25

• Missing a required part: Threshold Criteria Subapplicants will be disqualified if they: submit incomplete subapplication packages;... · p. 31

  “Threshold Criteria Subapplicants will be disqualified if they: submit incomplete subapplication packages; are administratively noncompliant (e.g., scanned IJs, incorrect or previous year forms); have a history of poor performance in grant administration;…” Open page 31

• Missing a required part: Submit IJs received and not recommended for funding, including incomplete IJs and IJs from subapplicants... · p. 34

  “Submit IJs received and not recommended for funding, including incomplete IJs and IJs from subapplicants deemed ineligible; and” Open page 34

• Unresolved civil-rights or legal findings: Are presently excluded or disqualified; 2. · p. 45

  “Are presently excluded or disqualified; 2.” Open page 45