NSGP-S Non-profit Security Grants for Organizations located outside of Cook County (Illinois)

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)/Illinois Terrorism Task Force has announced a grant opportunity for nonprofit organizations located outside of Cook County.

Donor Name: Illinois Emergency Management Agency

State: Illinois

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 06/01/2022

Size of the Grant: Up to $150,000

Grant Duration: 36 months

Details:

Grants of up to $150,000.00 will be awarded to eligible non-profit organizations through their State Administrative Agency (SAA) according to criteria that include:

For NSGP-UA, state and federal verification that the nonprofit organization is located within one of the FY 2022 UASI-designated urban areas; and for NSPG-S, verification that the nonprofit is located outside of one of the FY 2022 UASI designated urban areas;
Identification and substantiation of current or persistent threats or attacks (from within or outside the United States) by a terrorist organization, network, or cell against the applicant based on their ideology, beliefs, and/or mission as: 1) an ideology-based/spiritual/religious; 2) educational; 3) medical; or 4) other nonprofit entity;
Symbolic value of the site(s) as a highly recognized regional and/or national or historical institution(s) that renders the site a possible target of terrorism;
Role of the applicant nonprofit organization in responding to or recovering from terrorist attacks;
Findings from previously conducted threat and/or vulnerability assessments;
Integration of nonprofit preparedness with broader state and local preparedness efforts;
Complete and feasible IJ for each site that addresses an identified risk unique to that site, including the assessed threat, vulnerability, and consequence of the risk, and proposes building or sustaining a core capability identified in the National Preparedness Goal; an
History of prior funding under NSGP.

The NSGP funds must be used for target-hardening activities, which can be accomplished through the purchase or installation of security equipment on real property (including buildings and improvements) owned or leased by the nonprofit organization. Allowable equipment is limited to four categories of select items on the Authorized Equipment List (AEL): 1) Physical Security Enhancement Equipment (Category 14), e.g., alarm systems, reinforced security doors, barriers/fences, 2) Inspection and Screening Systems (Category 15), e.g., walk-through magnetometers or conveyor-belt x-ray systems to screen personnel and packages, 3) AEL 06CP-01-PORT Handheld Radios, and 4) 03OE-03-MEGA Public Warning Systems.

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