New Jersey (state program)
New Jersey NSGP — Target Hardening Equipment
New Jersey-only state grant for security equipment — up to $100K per nonprofit.
Funding
Up to $100K per organization
Status
Open — deadline September 11, 2026
Administered by
New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP)
Addresses
Risk of terrorism / violent attacks and hate crimes
Overview
Administered by the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP). For purchase and installation of security equipment on property the nonprofit owns or leases. New Jersey allows only one state security grant award per organization per fiscal year, across NJ NSGP-THE (equipment) and NJ NSGP-SP (personnel).
Who is eligible
To apply for the NJ NSGP-THE, your organization generally needs to be:
- ✓A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- ✓Located and/or incorporated in New Jersey
- ✓Has not already received a state security grant award in the current fiscal year
- ✓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.
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, locks, alarms)
- Installation costs
Good to know
- •Can also apply for NJ NSGP-SP (security personnel), but only ONE state award per fiscal year per organization.
How to apply
Applications for the NJ NSGP-THE are administered by New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP). Confirm the current deadline and submission details on the official program page before you apply.
Related security grants
New Jersey NSGP — Security Personnel
New Jersey-only state grant to hire active law enforcement or registered security officers — up to $20K.
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.
Illinois Not-for-Profit Security Grant Program
Illinois-only state grant — up to $150K per site, $450K per org.
Eligibility and funding amounts are based on publicly available program documents and may change between funding cycles. Verify all details with New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) before applying. Catalog last reviewed July 2026. SecurityGrants.com is not affiliated with FEMA, DHS, or any state agency.