$200,000 Security Funding for Your Private School
This video explains how private schools can access $200,000 per campus to keep their kids and staff safe.
$200,000 in School Security Grant Funding: What It Covers and How to Get It
The federal government has made hundreds of millions of dollars available to help nonprofit organizations — including private schools — fund critical security improvements. This video explains how private schools can access up to $200,000 per campus through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, and what you can actually do with that funding once it arrives.
What $200,000 in Security Grant Funding Looks Like for a School
For most private schools, $200,000 is not a line item that appears in the annual budget. But for schools that successfully navigate the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, that funding is real — and it does not require redirecting tuition revenue, drawing from reserves, or launching a capital campaign.
Here is what a well-structured NSGP award can accomplish on a single school campus:
Access and entry control: A complete access control overhaul — buzzer-entry vestibules, keycard systems for staff, visitor management software, and intercom systems — typically runs $20,000–$60,000 for a school building. NSGP funding covers it.
Surveillance infrastructure: Installing or upgrading a full camera system with modern IP cameras, video management software, and remote monitoring capability for a school of average size generally costs $30,000–$80,000. NSGP funding covers it.
Perimeter security: Fencing around playgrounds and parking areas, vehicle barriers at drop-off zones, and gate systems can run $40,000–$100,000 depending on campus size. NSGP funding covers it.
Training and planning: Active threat response training for faculty and staff, emergency operations plan development, and tabletop exercises for school leadership — costs that are often deferred indefinitely — can all be funded through the grant.
This is what $200,000 in school security funding looks like in practice. It is not a partial reimbursement or a minor supplement. For many schools, it is a complete transformation of their security posture.
Who Qualifies
Private schools that are registered as 501(c)(3) nonprofits — or that are affiliated with a qualifying faith-based or nonprofit organization — are eligible applicants under the NSGP. This includes:
Catholic and faith-based private schools
Independent private and preparatory schools
Schools operated by churches or religious nonprofits
Special education and therapeutic schools organized as nonprofits
If you are uncertain whether your school qualifies, a free consultation with NPSA will answer that question in 30 minutes.
Why the Application Window Matters
The NSGP operates on an annual cycle. Applications are accepted during a defined window each year, and there are pre-application requirements — including a DHS-approved vulnerability assessment — that must be completed in advance. Missing the window means waiting another full year.
NPSA manages every step of this process. Our grant writers have a 70–90% success rate, and we reapply at no additional cost if a school is not awarded in the first cycle. Most of NPSA's costs in the Full Service model can be reimbursed using the grant funds themselves after an award is made.
What is Covered in This Video
The following topics are addressed in this video. For a full transcript, watch above.
How much funding private schools can realistically expect to receive
What specific security improvements are funded under the NSGP
The eligibility requirements for private schools
How the application timeline works and what deadlines to watch
What NPSA's role is throughout the process — and what it costs
How to take the next step
Your school's security should not wait on budget cycles. Book a free 30-minute consultation and find out exactly what your campus qualifies for.
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