Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of the CSNSGP is to provide funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to ideology, beliefs, or mission.; Planning: Funding may be used for security or emergency planning expenses, continuity of operations plan, and other planning activities, including the materials required to conduct planning activities. Planning must be related to the protection of the facility and the people within the facility and should include those with access and functional needs, as well as those with limited English proficiency. Examples of planning activities allowable under this Program include: • Development and enhancement of security plans and protocols; • Emergency contingency plans; and • Evacuation/Shelter-in-place plans.; Equipment: Allowable costs are focused on target hardening and physical security enhancements. Funding can be used for the acquisition and installation of security equipment on real property (including buildings and improvements) owned or leased by the nonprofit organization, specifically in the prevention of and/or protection against the risk of a terrorist attack. Examples of equipment allowable under this Program include: • Physical security enhancement equipment, including, but not limited to reinforced doors and gates, and high-intensity lighting and alarms; • Inspection and screening systems, and access control; • Any other security enhancement consistent with the purpose of the CSNSGP.; Construction or Renovation: Construction or Renovation is allowed under this Program. Construction or Renovation activities should be done in support of the target hardening activities and is limited to fifteen percent of the total grant. (Equipment installation is not considered construction or renovation). All Construction or Renovation activities must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
