VITEMA

Non-Profit Security Grant FY26
2026-08-20 08:00 - 2026-09-18 17:00 UTC
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) – FY 2026
VITEMA is announcing a new funding opportunity through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) FY 2026, administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS-FEMA). The NSGP provides funding for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations at high risk of a terrorist attack.
VITEMA serves as the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for this program in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Nonprofit organizations must apply through the VITEMA Grants Division, which will compile and submit a final application package to FEMA for all territorial sub-applicants via FEMA GO.
Application Deadline: September 18, 2026
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and Frequently Asked Questions document before applying. More information here.
A complete application must include:

A Vulnerability Assessment
A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), obtained through SAM.gov (not required at application, but required prior to any subaward)
The completed FY26 NSGP Investment Justification (IJ) form — must be downloaded and completed in Adobe, as it is not web-fillable
A Mission Statement
Self-certification of organization type within the IJ (e.g., house of worship/religious entity, secular medical or educational institution, or other nonprofit), which is subject to verification by VITEMA and DHS/FEMA

Operation Blue Skies
2026-09-03 08:00 - 2026-09-05 15:00
Operation Blue Skies – Sandbag Distribution
3–5 September (Thursday–Saturday)
VITEMA, in coordination with DPW, VIFEMS, DHS, and the Office of the Territorial ADA Coordinator, will hold Operation Blue Skies, a territory-wide sandbag distribution event ahead of hurricane season. Residents may pick up 6 sandbags per household (self-help; sandbags will be filled, not empty).
Distribution Sites & Times:
DPW — Anna’s Hope, Sub-Base, Susannaberg

Thursday, September 3: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday, September 4: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

DPW — Water Island

Saturday, September 12: 8:30 am (via barge) — 200 filled sandbags total

VIFEMS — Grove Place, Cotton Valley, Omar Brown, Tutu

Thursday, September 3: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday, September 4: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday, September 5: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

DHS / ADA — Seniors Unable to Leave Home
Call (340) 514-9513, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Reservations: Tuesday, August 18 – Friday, August 21
Home Delivery: Wednesday, August 26 – Friday, August 28
