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State of Illinois Not-for-Profit Security Grant Program (SFY25 NSGP-IL) is to provide funding support for physical security enhancements and other security related activities to nonprofit organizations that are exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code that are at high risk of a threat, attack, or acts of terrorism are eligible for this grant. The Agency shall not award grants to those entities whose primary purpose is to provide medical or mental health services. [20 ILCS 3305/17.8]

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20 ILCS 3305/5(g-5)

Administrative Code Part 120 State Not-for-Profit Security Grant Program: https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/029/02900120sections.html

The grants shall be used to assist the non-profit organizations in preventing, preparing for, or responding to acts of terrorism.

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IEMA-OHS will issue competitive grants, up to $150,000 each, to applicants that are approved for funding based upon a completed and approved application. Eligible non-profit organizations with one site may apply for up to $150,000 for that site. Eligible non-profit organizations with multiple sites may apply for up to $150,000 per site, for up to three sites, for a maximum of $450,000 per applicant.

Nonprofit Organizations;

Pursuant to Section 5(g-5) of the Act, only not-for-profit organizations which are exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code that are at high risk of a threat, attack, or acts of terrorism are eligible for this grant. The Agency shall not award grants to those entities whose primary purpose is to provide medical or mental health services. [20 ILCS 3305/17.8] b) The location of the project, as identified by the applicant during the application process, shall be in the State of Illinois and shall remain located in the State for a minimum of 5 years after the end of the grant performance period. The agency may consider and provide written approval for relocation of security equipment, but only when the grantee will no longer occupy the premises where the security equipment is located, conditions and criteria for awarding the grant have not changed, and the new location is within the State. c) 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 in order to ensure that funds awarded under the program are used to supplement existing federal funds and not replace, i.e., supplant, funds appropriated for the same purpose. Applicants may apply for project funding on the State application in the same AEL category as the federal application as long as the requested funds are a supplement to the federal funding. Applicants shall provide specific distinguishable information about the project for the AEL category on the application in order for the Agency to approve the application. d) Eligible Projects. 1) Projects eligible for funding include all eligible preparedness activities under the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program, including, but not limited to physical security upgrades, security training exercises, preparedness training exercises, and contracting with security personnel. Project funding shall be awarded subject to the appropriation for this program. 2) The Director of IEMA-OHS may deem other security upgrades, not provided under the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program, eligible projects under this State program. Additional security upgrades, not provided under the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program, may be deemed eligible under this subsection. The Director, in coordination with the Governor's Homeland Security Advisor, may establish additional security upgrades that are consistent with the strategic priorities in the State of Illinois' Homeland Security Strategy 2024-2028 or updated strategy (https://iemaohs.illinois.gov/hs/strategy.html) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency national priorities for current and emerging threats. Additional security upgrades deemed eligible, e.g., cybersecurity enhancements, public warning systems, and physical security enhancement equipment that are developed with new technology, will be identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). 3) The applicant may request up to 5% of the total grant award for management and administration costs. Such management and administration costs shall be included in the requested grant award amount, rather than in addition to the requested amount. AGENCY NOTE: The amount of funding granted for management and administration costs will be adjusted according to the actual amount spent during the grant performance period. For example, an applicant requests 5% of the total grant award for management and administrative costs and $150,000 is awarded. The grantee spends only $100,000 of the grant award. The grantee will receive only $5,000 in management and administration costs, not the original $7,500 anticipated. 4) Indirect Costs: The applicant may request indirect costs consistent with the GATA Rule (44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000). The indirect costs shall be included in the requested grant award amount, rather than in addition to the requested amount. e) Prohibitions. 1) Applicants should check SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/exclusions) for exclusions and prohibited uses to prevent entering into a prohibited transaction. 2) An applicant awarded grant funding may be required to certify that it is in compliance with applicable federal, State and local prohibitions in the grant agreement described in Section 120.50.

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Project Grants

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IEMA-OHS will make grant awards through a competitive application process to organizations that meet the eligibility requirements in Section 120.20 and that are approved for funding based upon a completed and approved application. Grant awards shall be made contingent on funding. b) Eligible organizations may apply for funding for one site or multiple sites as long as the maximum funding amounts identified in the NOFO are not exceeded. Each site must have its own application and vulnerability assessment. c) On the application, applicants shall: 1) Indicate the legal name of the applicant; 2) Provide a point of contact for the project including email address; 3) Provide documentation confirming the applicant meets the requirement in Section 120.20(a). Applicants shall provide documentation indicating they are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code or exempt from the requirements of Section 501(c)(3); 4) Provide a specific description of the applicant's profile, ideology, mission, and beliefs and a specific explanation of how the organization is high risk for threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism; 5) Provide documentation or a narrative indicating compliance with Section 120.30(d). 6) Provide specific evidence and information identifying and substantiating a high risk designation, including prior or current threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism against the not-for-profit organization. The applicant may also include information regarding threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism against other similar organizations that have the same profile, ideology, mission, or beliefs that they believe helps substantiate the high risk designation for their organization; 7) Indicate the symbolic or strategic value of one or more of the applicant's sites that renders the project site a high risk for the target of a threat, attack, or act of terrorism; 8) Describe the proposed project and discuss potential consequences to the organization if the project site is damaged, destroyed, or disrupted by a threat, attack, or act of terrorism. 9) Describe how the grant funds will be used to integrate organizational preparedness with broader State and local preparedness efforts as described by the Agency in the State of Illinois Homeland Security Strategy 2024-2028; 10) Submit a vulnerability assessment conducted by experienced security, law enforcement, or military personnel, or an agency-approved or federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program self-assessment tool within the last three years, or since the most recent security improvements if they occurred within the last three years. If a self-assessment tool is used, provide a list of law enforcement officials or other subject matter experts consulted, if applicable; 11) Describe how the grant award and proposed project will be used to address the vulnerabilities identified pursuant to subsection (c)(10). 12) Provide a description of any equipment compatibility considerations; 13) Provide a project budget and timeline; 14) If the project affects leased property, provide a copy of a long-term lease agreement that extends a minimum of five years from the date of the application or provide a written attestation/commitment to remain at the leased property for this period of time; and 15) Submit any other relevant information requested by IEMA-OHS to support or supplement the information provided in the grant application. d) The Illinois State Agency Historic Resources Preservation Act [20 ILCS 3420/4] requires notification to and review by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) of State agency undertakings (including projects funded by State grants) that can result in changes in the character or use of historic property, if any historic property is located in the area of potential effects. Applicants should confirm prior to submitting an application that this requirement is not applicable. Further information concerning this requirement can be found at https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Pages/default.aspx. Applicants can also contact IEMA-OHS's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Coordinator with questions.

Grants will be awarded following a merit review by IEMA-OHS pursuant to GATA, GATA Rule and the agency's GATA Rule. In evaluating the applications, IEMA-OHS will consider the criteria listed below: 1) The high risk of the applicant's organization for threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism; 2) The necessity of the funding based on the vulnerability assessment provided by the applicant; 3) The ability of the proposed project to enhance the safety of the organization; 4) Coordination with broader State and local preparedness as described by the agency in the NOFO; 5) Sustainability of the project, specifically including compliance with Section 120.20(c) and review of proposed eligible equipment interoperability with existing equipment (if applicable); 6) An evaluation of the likelihood of project completion during the grant performance period; 7) Equity: 10 additional points will be added to the scores of applicants that are located within a disadvantaged community and demonstrate how they serve a disadvantaged community or population. The Council on Environmental Quality's Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) will be used to identify these applicants using the address of their physical location; and 8) The availability of funding and whether applicants have received funding previously on the federal or State program. j) For projects and applicants that meet the eligibility requirements, grant awards will be prioritized for applicants with the highest risk of threats, attacks, and acts of terrorism. Therefore, this criterion will be weighed most heavily during the merit review process. IEMA-OHS shall determine, in consultation with other State agency partners, utilizing the information provided during the application process and information obtained from the Agency's Office of Homeland Security, whether the applicant is at high risk of being subject to threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism. k) Notification will be sent to the point of contact indicated in the application when final grant funding allocations have been determined. l) Appeals. Appeals for this grant program shall follow the process provided in 44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000.350(g). All appeals shall be submitted in writing to the Deputy Director of the Agency's Office of Homeland Security.

By submitting an application, applicants agree to comply with the requirements of this funding notice and the terms and conditions of the award, should they receive an award.

The application deadline for nonprofit applicants is determined by IEMA-OHS Annually.

Determined by IEMA-OHS Annually

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NSGP-IL 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 not-for-profit organization. Allowable equipment is limited to select items on the AEL Listing NSGP IL.xlsx Contract Security Personnel is also eligible. Equipment to support contracted security is not allowable. Training costs are allowed under this program only as described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Allowable training activities are active shooter training and evacuation and security training for employees.

A quarterly report and/or reimbursement request and associated documentation is required 30 days after the end of each quarter on Amplifund

Audit Certifications will be required annually through the GATA portal.

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$150,000 maximum per sub-applicant for a site, and up to three sites with a maximum of $450,000 per sub-applicant.

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Coming soon

IEMA-OHS, 2200 South Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield IL 62703

IEMA-OHS, 2200 South Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield IL 62703

https://iema.illinois.gov/ https://iemaohs.illinois.gov/hs/hsac/nsgp-il.html

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Non-Profit Security Grant Program

Contract security guards/personnel, Closed-circuit television (CCTV) security cameras, Fences, Bollards, Security screening equipment, Blast proof windows/doors, Security enhanced doors/windows, Warning and notification systems, Access control systems, Grant management and administration (up to 5% of grant award)

FY 2023 : $20,000,000
FY 2025 : $20,000,000