Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS)

Non-Profit Grant Announcements: 

• FY25 Non-Profit Awards are still pending FEMA Approval, Selection and Award. The MOHS has not been provided further details about award or the expectation dates for the Award List. The MOHS will provide Notice of Award of Non-Award as soon as information is provided. We thank you for your patience. 

• FY26 Non-Profit Grant Program Preparation: The MOHS will begin the preparation for FY26 Grant Applications starting in March 2026. MOHS will host several workshops to "prepare" and get ready for the upcoming Application. More details coming soon. 

• FY26 Non-Profit Application: The MOHS has not received any notice on the release date of the FY26 Non-Profit. As information is provided by FEMA, information will be posted on our website. 

In preparation, please review the information below and start preparing. Additional details will be provided, as information comes available. 

Non-Profit Grant Program: The Non-Profit Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding for security-related and physical security enhancements to 501c3 non-profit organizations and houses of worship. The NSGP is a competitive grant program which promotes emergency preparedness coordination and collaboration activities between public and private community representatives, as well as state, local and tribal government agencies.

FY25 Non-Profit Grant Funding Available: Up to $200,000.00 per site. Must be separate addresses. *FY26 Application Documents will be provided soon.

• FY25 Notice of Grant Preparation Session. 
  • Notice of Grant Preparation Memo.
• FY25 Grant Preparation Sessions: CLOSED
  • Grant Preparation Session Webinar-Powerpoint
• FY25 Non-Profit Grant Investment Justification (Application)
• FY25 Non-Profit Funding Guidelines
• Non-Profit Vulnerability Assessment Worksheet
• FY25 FEMA AEL Equipment 
• FY25 Non-Profit Grant Writing Power Point

Maximum site allowance: 3 sites.

FY25 Non-Profit Grant Funding Opportunities:

Non-Profit Grant Applications require the following documents for a completed application.

• Vulnerability/Risk Assessment: Each applicant is required to submit a Vulnerability Assessment along with the Application. 
  • Available Resources: Please use one of the following resources:
    • CISA: House of Worship Assessment
    • MOHS Vulnerability Assessment
• Unique Entity Identification (UEI).
  • Must be registered in SAMS.gov to register for UEI.
  • Please see link below for additional assistance for obtaining a UEI.
    • SAM.gov UEI Entity Set Up Checklist
• NSGP Investment Justification (Application)
• Authorized Equipment List (AEL)- Only Authorized Equipment approved for Non-Profit Applications are allowed. Please find approved equipment that may be applied for within the Investment Justification. 
• Mission Statement: Please include a mission statement on jurisdiction letterhead. 
• Supporting documentation

Non-Profit Grant Application Review and Award: Each grant application that is received by the MOHS goes through a review process, please see below for the Non-Profit grant review process. 

Grant Implementation: At the end of each application review process, the Grant Application will become a Grant Award if approved for funding. A Notification of Award is sent to all applicants that are funded or not funded. If an agency is not funded, all applications will be kept for one (1) year. If funding comes available from grant reallocation funds, the MOHS will review all previous Grant Applications and determine if previous applications can be awarded.

When a jurisdiction is awarded for grant funding, then each jurisdiction will be provided information about a required Implementation meeting. Implementation meeting will be held to go over all grant information that will be needed for the grant year. Information will be provided on what is required for the grant, how to fill out the grant award packet and grant forms that will be required for the grant year.

The following information is only for the FY24 Non-Profit Grant Program and not the FY24 Non-Profit Supplemental. New resources will be provided once the FY24 Non-Profit Supplemental Grant Award is awarded to Sub-Recipients. 

• FY24 Implementation Power Point
• FY24 Non-Profit-Deep Dive into EHP's
• FY24 Sub-Recipient Grant Administrator's (SGA) Manual

FY24 Report Dates:

FY25 Non-Profit Grant Forms:

• Sub-Recipient Grant Administrator Form
• FY25 Program Manager Workbook (Reimbursement, Performance, and Inventory) FILE REQUIRES DOWNLOAD
• Request for Pre-Approval of $75,000.00 and Above Procurement Form
• Request for Change Form (Advance, Extension, Change and Modification)
• MOHS Non-Profit Equipment Inventory Form FILE REQUIRES DOWNLOAD
• Environmental and Historic Preservation Screening Form
• Grant Funded Activity Sheet (Personnel and M&A)
• Supplemental Reimbursement Claim and Progress Report (To Be Used if Grant is past 1 Year of Grant and 4th Quarter)
• Closeout Form

FEMA and Other Federal Resources:

• FEMA Non-Profit Grant Information: Nonprofit Security Grant Program | FEMA.gov
• Grant Opportunities: Additional information about each grant programs, grant funding opportunities and grant details can be found at Federal Emergency Management Agency website at: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness
• FEMA Preparedness Manual: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/manual
• FEMA National Response Framework: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/frameworks/response
• Grants.gov: Information about grant opportunities from all federal agencies. https://www.grants.gov/
• Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Supercircular) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200