FY_2017_NSGP_Investment_Justification_Final.xlsm

Introduction

Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Investment Justification Template Introduction

As part of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) application, 501(c)(3) organizations within Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI)-designated urban areas must develop a formal Investment Justification (IJ) that addresses each initiative proposed for funding. These IJs must demonstrate how proposed projects address gaps and deficiencies in current programs and capabilities, as well as how the investment supports the building or sustaining of core capabilities within the National Preparedness Goal (the Goal). For more information on the Goal see: http://www.fema.gov/national-preparedness-goal. Additionally, the IJ must demonstrate the ability to provide enhancements consistent with the purpose of the program and guidance provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Applicants must ensure that the IJ is consistent with all applicable requirements outlined below. Applicants may only submit one IJ on behalf of their nonprofit organization in order to be considered for funding.

FEMA has developed guidelines that establish the required IJ content and helps ensure that submissions are organized in a consistent manner while addressing key data requirements. This template (Office of Management and Budget [OMB] Number: 1660-0110/FEMA Form Number: 089-25) may be used by applicants to complete and submit their IJ. Failure to address these data elements in the prescribed format could potentially result in the rejection of the IJ from review consideration.

Applications must use the following file naming convention when submitting required documents as part of the NSGP: “NSGP <State Abbreviation>_<Urban Area>_<Nonprofit Name>.”

If using Excel 2007, applicants are required to save the final version of the IJ in the Excel 97-2003 format before submitting. Excel 2007 or PDF formats cannot be accepted. Instructions on saving the IJ template in the Excel 97-2003 format are below in the “Helpful Hints” Section.

Applications should be submitted by the nonprofit organization to the State Administrative Agency (SAA)/Urban Area Working Group (UAWG). Applicants should contact their respective SAA to get information on the application deadline and other SAA requirments. If an extension to the deadline is required, nonprofit organizations must consult with their respective SAA/UAWG. SAAs will receive a separate, Excel-based NSGP Scoring Worksheet upon the release of the NSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The NSGP Scoring Worksheet will be used by the SAA to review and score NSGP applications consistent with the guidelines provided in the NSGP IJ and Selection Criteria as well as ensure consistency with programmatic requirements.

Helpful Hints:

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c) Before submitting the IJ, applicants should print the final version of IJ to make sure all text is visible on the printed page

“NSGP <State Abbreviation>_<Urban Area>_<Nonprofit Name>" file name format noted above.

To begin entering information into the IJ, click on the "Investment Justification" tab below.

FEMA Form 089-25 (11/16)

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Investment Justification

Membership and community served

501(c)(3) Tax-exempt designation

FY 2017 Urban Area

NSGP Total Project Cost

If Yes, please describe:

Investment Phase - New or Ongoing

II. Background

Describe the nonprofit organization including: (500 character max per text box - not including spaces)

Describe any previous or existing role in responding to or recovering from terrorist attacks

III. Risk

B) Vulnerabilities: In considering vulnerabilities, the applicant should discuss the organization’s susceptibility to destruction, incapacitation, or exploitation by a terrorist attack.

C) Potential Consequences: In considering potential consequences, the applicant should discuss potential negative effects on the organization’s asset, system, and/or network if damaged, destroyed, or disrupted by a terrorist attack.

IV. Target Hardening

In this section, list all target hardening equipment being proposed. Include the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) number and description, the vulnerability the equipment addresses, and the funding requested.

Allowable equipment is limited to two categories of items on the AEL:

- AEL Category 14 - Physical Security Enhancement Equipment

- AEL Category 15 - Inspection and Screening Systems The equipment categories are listed on the web based AEL on the FEMA website, https://www.fema.gov/authorized-equipment-list.

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V. Milestones

Provide description and associated key activities that lead to the milestone event over the NSGP period of performance. Start dates should reflect the start of the associated key activities and end dates should reflect when the milestone event will occur. Milestones should reflect considerations to Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation reviews when applicable. (10 milestones maximum)

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VI. Project Management

VII. Impact

Which specific National Preparedness Goal (the Goal) core capabilities does this investment work to achieve? Explain how this Investment supports the building or sustaining of these Goal core capabilities. For more information on the Goal see: http://www.fema.gov/national-preparedness-goal.

Bonus: Funding History

Nonprofit applicants that have not received NSGP funding in the past will receive one bonus point to their final State score at the time of application submission to FEMA. If the nonprofit organization has received NSGP funding in the past, provide the funding source, funding amount, funding year, and the investment type.

NSGP Funding in the Past (yes/no)

Year(s) NSGP Funding Received

Funding Amount

Investment Type

Additional Information

Applicant Contact Information

I certify that I am an employee of the aforementioned nonprofit organization or have been hired by the nonprofit organization to apply on their behalf for the NSGP.

Name and e-mail address or phone number

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