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.

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.