Allowed Items & Capabilities Under NSGP Funding
Federal Nonprofit Security Grants specifically authorize four distinct critical
protection allocations to reinforce facility and community resilience.
CATEGORY 1
Planning and Exercises
Security assessments, preparedness planning, emergency protocols, evacuation plans and exercises to identify gaps and strengthen response capabilities.

CATEGORY 2
Physical Security Equipment
Eligible physical security enhancements, inspection and screening systems, notification and warning systems, and emergency communication equipment.
CATEGORY 3
Training & Preparedness
Security-related training for employees and volunteers, including active shooter response, terrorism awareness, first aid and emergency preparedness.
CATEGORY 4
Security Personnel
Contracted security personnel for on-site protection, subject to NSGP eligibility requirements and applicable funding limitations.
Protecting your community
shouldn't mean navigating
the process alone
Protecting your community
shouldn’t mean navigating
the process alone.
Protecting your community shouldn't mean navigating the process alone.
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) helps high-risk nonprofit organizations strengthen security through funding for physical security enhancements and target hardening.
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) helps high-risk nonprofit organizations strengthen security through funding for physical security enhancements and target hardening.
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How We Help You Secure Your Organization
How We Help You Secure Your Organization
Grant Expertise
We help you navigate federal funding requirements and applications with clarity and confidence.
Grant Expertise
We help you navigate federal funding requirements and applications with clarity and confidence.
Security Planning
We conduct security risk assessments & help build strategies & a practical plan for your facility.
Security Planning
We conduct security risk assessments & help build strategies & a practical plan for your facility.
Project Management
We help you keep your project on track, from timelines and budgets to execution.
Project Management
We help you keep your project on track, from timelines and budgets to execution.
Implementation Support
We provide practical assistance turning approved plans into real security improvements.
Implementation Support
We provide practical assistance turning approved plans into real security improvements.
Allowed Items & Capabilities Under NSGP Funding
Federal Nonprofit Security Grants specifically authorize four distinct critical
protection allocations to reinforce facility and community resilience.
CATEGORY 1
Planning and Exercises
Security assessments, preparedness planning, emergency protocols, evacuation plans and exercises to identify gaps and strengthen response capabilities.
CATEGORY 2
Physical Security Equipment
Eligible physical security enhancements, inspection and screening systems, notification and warning systems, and emergency communication equipment.
CATEGORY 3
Training & Preparedness
Security-related training for employees and volunteers, including active shooter response, terrorism awareness, first aid and emergency preparedness.
CATEGORY 4
Security Personnel
Contracted security personnel for on-site protection, subject to NSGP eligibility requirements and applicable funding limitations.
Strengthen Your Organization
With NSGP Funding
Federal Nonprofit Security Grants specifically authorize four distinct critical
protection allocations to reinforce facility and community resilience.
CATEGORY 1
Planning and Exercises
Security assessments, preparedness planning, emergency protocols, evacuation plans and exercises to identify gaps and strengthen response capabilities.
CATEGORY 1
Planning and Exercises
Security assessments, preparedness planning, emergency protocols, evacuation plans and exercises to identify gaps and strengthen response capabilities.
CATEGORY 2
Physical Security Equipment
Eligible physical security enhancements, inspection and screening systems, notification and warning systems, and emergency communication equipment.
CATEGORY 2
Physical Security Equipment
Eligible physical security enhancements, inspection and screening systems, notification and warning systems, and emergency communication equipment.
CATEGORY 3
Training & Preparedness
Security-related training for employees and volunteers, including active shooter response, terrorism awareness, first aid and emergency preparedness.
CATEGORY 3
Training & Preparedness
Security-related training for employees and volunteers, including active shooter response, terrorism awareness, first aid and emergency preparedness.
CATEGORY 4
Security Personnel
Contracted security personnel for on-site protection, subject to NSGP eligibility requirements and applicable funding limitations.
CATEGORY 4
Security Personnel
Contracted security personnel for on-site protection, subject to NSGP eligibility requirements and applicable funding limitations.

Does Your Organization Qualify for Federal Nonprofit Security Grants (NSGP)
Does Your Organization Qualify for Federal Nonprofit Security Grants (NSGP)
Grant eligibility is governed strictly by 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and documented risk of attack.
Review whether your entity meets federal qualification criteria.
Grant eligibility is governed strictly by 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and documented risk of attack.
Review whether your entity meets federal qualification criteria.
Who Qualifies
Who Qualifies
ELIGIBLE
Houses of worship churches, temples, mosques,
synagogues, etc.
Houses of worship churches, temples, mosques,
synagogues, etc.
Religious/faith-based nonprofits
Religious/faith-based nonprofits
Private nonprofit schools and educational institutions
Private nonprofit schools and educational institutions
Nonprofit medical facilities
Nonprofit medical facilities
Museums
Museums
Community/social-service organizations
Community/social-service organizations
Shelters and crisis centers
Shelters and crisis centers
Senior-care facilities
Senior-care facilities
Who Doesn't Qualify
Who Doesn't Qualify
INELIGIBLE
For-profit businesses
For-profit businesses
Government entities
Government entities
Public/municipal schools
Public/municipal schools
For-profit hospitals
For-profit hospitals
For-profit colleges
For-profit colleges
Political/lobbying organizations
Political/lobbying organizations
Homeowners associations
Homeowners associations
Labor unions
Labor unions
For-profit stadiums/event venues
For-profit stadiums/event venues
Ordinary commercial businesses
Ordinary commercial businesses
Led by Security & Law Enforcement Expertise
Led by Security & Law Enforcement Expertise
Howard brings more than a decade of school police experience, alongside expertise in physical security planning, vulnerability assessments, access control, grant compliance and security project coordination.

10+ Years
School Police Experience
POST-CERTIFIED
California Law Enforcement Training
California Law Enforcement Training
NSGP / CSNSGP
Grant Compliance Experience
Grant Compliance Experience
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Planning & Project Coordination
Planning & Project Coordination
Anti-Terrorism Concepts for Patrol Personnel
Anti-Terrorism Concepts for Patrol Personnel
2007–2018, Compton Unified School District Police Department
2007–2018, Compton Unified School District Police Department
Experience across nonprofit/institutional security projects
Experience across nonprofit/institutional security projects
The Periware Approach
Led by experience across public safety, security planning and grant-funded projects, Periware brings practical security knowledge to every stage of the process.
Step 1
Understand
Eligibility assessment & Strategic planning tailored to your specific community needs.
Step 2
Navigate
Comprehensive applicationpreparation & strict compliancemanagement throughout theprocess.
Step 2
Deliver
Seamless implementation oversight & rigorous reimbursement documentation.
The Periware Approach
Led by experience across public safety, security planning and grant-funded projects, Periware brings practical security knowledge to every stage of the process.
Step 1
Understand
Eligibility assessment & Strategic planning tailored to your specific community needs.
Step 2
Navigate
Comprehensive applicationpreparation & strict compliancemanagement throughout theprocess.
Step 2
Deliver
Seamless implementation oversight & rigorous reimbursement documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations do you work with?
We primarily assist churches, synagogues, schools, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Do you help with the actual grant application?
Yes, we guide you through the entire application process, including documentation and compliance.
What is your success rate?
We have a proven track record of securing critical funding for community infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations do you work with?
We primarily assist churches, synagogues, schools, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Do you help with the actual grant application?
Yes, we guide you through the entire application process, including documentation and compliance.
What is your success rate?
We have a proven track record of securing critical funding for community infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations do you work with?
We primarily assist churches, synagogues, schools, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Do you help with the actual grant application?
Yes, we guide you through the entire application process, including documentation and compliance.
What is your success rate?
We have a proven track record of securing critical funding for community infrastructure.
Ready to secure the funding your facility needs?
Ready to secure the funding your facility needs?
Ready to secure the funding your facility needs?
The Periware Approach
Led by experience across public safety, security planning and grant-funded projects, Periware brings practical security knowledge to every stage of the process.
Step 1
Understand
Eligibility assessment & Strategic planning tailored to your specific community needs.
Step 2
Navigate
Comprehensive applicationpreparation & strict compliancemanagement throughout theprocess.
Step 2
Deliver
Seamless implementation oversight & rigorous reimbursement documentation.