Representative Angie King (R-Celina)
Representative Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Twp.)
Representative Tavia Galonski (D-Akron)
Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.)
Representative Phil Plummer (R-Dayton)
Representative Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Twp.)
Representative Nick Santucci (R-Howland Twp.)

GRANTS

FY 2026 Ohio Security Grants

House Bill 96 of the 136th Ohio General Assembly authorize the Department of Public Safety and Ohio Emergency Management Agency to provide grant funding to nonprofit organizations, houses of worship, chartered nonpublic schools, and licensed preschools for eligible security improvements that assist the organization in preventing, preparing for, or responding to acts of terrorism.

SFY2026 Ohio Security Grant (OSG) application period is now OPEN.

All Applications are due no later than 12:00 PM on October 24, 2025.

SFY26 OSG Application Tools & Documents:

  • Notice of Funding Opportunity
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • Application Instructions & Checklist
  • Vulnerability Assessment Worksheet
  • Investment Justification Template
  • SFY2026 OSG Online Application

Updated 10/9/25

FY 2026 State of Ohio Innovative Community-Public Safety Partnerships (ICPSP)

In addition to the regular OSG Application, there is potential funding under the SFY26 State of Ohio Innovative Community-Public Safety Partnerships program (ICPSP).   This program allows for the project submission of innovative community-public safety partnerships that address the prevention of terrorism from eligible nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorism.

All Applications are due no later than 12:00 PM on October 17, 2025.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD:The performance period for this grant is February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2028. All proposed projects must be completed within this time period.  Each applicant is limited to 1 Site.

Application

Updated 10/9/25

FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is made available to states via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). NSGP provides funding for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack. The NSGP also seeks to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts.

The FEMA FY2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (FY2025 NSGP) application period is now open.

Applications are due no later than 12:00pm Noon ET on November 18, 2025.

Download the FY2025 NSGP Application Package, containing:

  • FY2025 NSGP Application Submission Instructions
  • FY2025 NSGP Investment Justification Form
  • FY2025 NSGP Allowable Costs Guide

Applicant Orientation webinars will be conducted on the following dates:

October 21st – 10:00am-11:00am ET (Register for this session)

October 30th – 1:00pm-2:00pm ET (Register for this session)

November 4th – 1:00pm-2:00pm ET (Register for this session)

November 13th – 10:00am-11:00am ET (Register for this session)

Updated 10/9/25