Illinois (state program)
Illinois Not-for-Profit Security Grant Program
Illinois-only state grant — up to $150K per site, $450K per org.
Funding
Up to $150K per site · up to $450K per organization
Status
Next cycle to be announced
Administered by
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA-OHS)
Addresses
Risk of terrorism / violent attacks and hate crimes
Overview
Administered by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and Office of Homeland Security. Up to $150K per site for up to 3 sites ($450K max per applicant). The location must remain in Illinois for a minimum of 5 years after the grant period.
Who is eligible
To apply for the NSGP-IL, your organization generally needs to be:
- ✓A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- ✓Located and/or incorporated in Illinois
- ✓Not a nonprofit whose primary purpose is medical or mental-health services
- ✓Able to document a risk of terrorism / violent attacks and hate crimes
What you'll need to apply
501(c)(3) status from the IRS
Federal tax-exempt status. Required for almost every security grant. If you don't have it yet, the IRS Form 1023 process can take several months.
IRS determination letter
Your IRS 501(c)(3) confirmation letter. Usually attached to grant applications as proof of status.
Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (TVRA)
A documented assessment of your organization's specific risk profile. Often available at no cost through CISA Protective Security Advisors, your local police department, or community security organizations (such as the Secure Community Network); your FBI field office may also help. Availability varies by area.
Investment Justification narrative
The heart of the application — explains the threat, your mission, the proposed mitigation, and how you'll sustain it after the grant ends.
Budget Detail Worksheet
Itemized budget mapped to allowable cost categories. The grant administrator usually provides a template.
Mission statement
A clear statement of your organization's purpose and the community you serve.
What the grant covers
- Target hardening (cameras, doors, fences, alarms)
Good to know
- •Excludes organizations whose primary purpose is medical or mental health services.
- •5-year location commitment after grant period.
How to apply
Applications for the NSGP-IL are administered by Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA-OHS). Confirm the current deadline and submission details on the official program page before you apply.
Related security grants
Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program — Urban Area
Federal physical security funding for nonprofits inside FEMA-designated high-risk urban areas.
Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program — State
Federal physical security funding for nonprofits outside high-risk urban areas.
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program
California-only state security grant — $250K per site for orgs at risk of violent attacks or hate crimes.
New York Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes
New York-only grant for nonprofits at risk of hate crimes — covers physical AND cybersecurity, up to $250K.
New Jersey NSGP — Target Hardening Equipment
New Jersey-only state grant for security equipment — up to $100K per nonprofit.
New Jersey NSGP — Security Personnel
New Jersey-only state grant to hire active law enforcement or registered security officers — up to $20K.
Eligibility and funding amounts are based on publicly available program documents and may change between funding cycles. Verify all details with Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA-OHS) before applying. Catalog last reviewed July 2026. SecurityGrants.com is not affiliated with FEMA, DHS, or any state agency.