Dear friends,
I am pleased to announce that the Governor’s Office has expedited the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for $76 million in grant funding to bolster the safety and security of nonprofits, including synagogues, mosques, and Black and LGBTQ+ organizations, which are at higher risk of hate-based crimes.
The California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides nonprofit organizations with funding for security enhancements, including reinforced doors, gates, high-intensity lighting, access control systems, and inspection and screening systems.
| Interested Applicants Apply Here! |
Applicants are encouraged to attend one of six upcoming informational webinars throughout August to learn more. Proposals must be received electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 23.
Recent data points to an increase in hate crimes carried out against Jewish, Muslim, and LGBTQ+ communities in 2023 as recently reported by the Department of Justice “Hate Crime Report.” Despite a decrease in total reported incidents from 2022 to 2023, anti-Black bias events remain the most prevalent. That is why last year as Chair of Budget Sub-5 on Public Safety and member of the Public Safety Committee, the legislature in partnership with the Governor’s Office increased funding for this grant program by over 35%, adding an additional $20 million to improve safety and security for nonprofits, due to heightened fears of violence related to conflicts in and the troubling trend of hate-fueled attacks across the State.
I encourage business, community, nonprofit, and faith leaders to please visit the California Grants Portal for further details and to learn more about available and upcoming California grant opportunities.
Yours in Service,
Mia Bonta
Assemblymember, 18th District
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California State Nonprofit Application
The 2024-25 California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides 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.
Eligible applicants are 501c3 nonprofits. Applications are due September 23, 2024.