Answers to the things people ask most.

Checking your eligibility is completely free — no signup to see which grants you qualify for, and no catch. The AI grant-writing assistant, which helps you write your full application, is a paid service — but it costs a small fraction of what a professional grant writer charges (typically $1,500–$5,000). We keep eligibility free because most nonprofits never apply for security funding they're entitled to, and we want to fix that.

The answers you give the eligibility assistant map against the eligibility rules for each grant in our catalog (currently 18 programs — federal NSGP-UA and NSGP-S, plus state-level programs in CA, NY, NJ, IL, PA, FL, MA, MD, CO, MN, OH, WA, CT, and AZ). Those rules come straight from each grant's public program documents, and the eligibility decision is computed by the same rules engine the site has always used — the assistant just collects your answers, it doesn't guess.

The assistant only asks about hard eligibility gates — state, 501(c)(3) status, the type of threat your organization faces, and a few state-specific rules (e.g., whether you've already received a state security grant this fiscal year, in NJ). Give your best answer — you can start over anytime. Questions about things you can change — SAM.gov registration, a threat assessment — come later in the AI grant-writing assistant, so they don't block you from seeing what you qualify for.

After your eligibility check, you can unlock the AI grant-writing assistant — a conversational tool that asks a few plain-English questions about your nonprofit and the threat you face, then helps you write each section of your application (the Investment Justification narrative, the budget justification, and the rest), grounded in proven NSGP application structure. You review, edit, and approve every word; nothing is submitted on your behalf. It's a paid service — far cheaper than hiring a grant writer — with a standard tier today, and a premium tier (our most capable model) coming soon.

No. We use your email only for what you signed up for: giving you access to the AI grant-writing assistant and, if you opt in, deadline reminders and a note when new grants are added that match your profile. We never sell, rent, or share it. See our privacy details.

We monitor FEMA Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) and State Administrative Agency pages and update the catalog when cycles open or close. As of June 2026, most FY26 federal NSGP state windows have closed. The next federal cycle (FY27) typically opens months before its deadline — watch late 2026 into 2027 — though FEMA's exact timing varies year to year, and we'll update the catalog when the NOFO drops. If you notice something out of date, email us and we'll fix it.

Our catalog focuses on federal NSGP plus the largest state-level security grant programs. If you know of a program we should add (state-level security grants, foundation grants for security, anti-hate-crime funds), tell us — we'll prioritize based on how many nonprofits it would help.

Yes — that's exactly what the AI grant-writing assistant does (a paid service, far cheaper than hiring a grant writer). It asks a few plain-English questions about your nonprofit and the threat you face, then helps you write each section of your application — the Investment Justification narrative, the budget justification, and the rest — grounded in proven NSGP application structure for the grant you're pursuing. You review, edit, and submit; you stay in control of every word.

Every federal grant requires the applicant to be registered on SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). It's how the federal government tracks who's receiving public money. Registration is free and takes about 7–10 business days, so start now if you haven't. Most state-only grants don't require it.

A Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (TVRA) documents your organization's specific risk profile. Many security grants require one. Good news: they're often available at no cost through CISA Protective Security Advisors, your local police department, or community security organizations (like the Secure Community Network for Jewish orgs, and similar groups for other communities); your FBI field office may also help. Availability varies by area.