CalOES Announces Latest Allocation of Funds to Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations to Bolster Security Enhancements

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In response to growing hate crimes, the state has allocated an additional $39 million to nonprofit and faith-based organizations through the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

Last October, after injecting another $20 million into the program to bolster efforts to protect Californians from hate-motivated violence, the state saw a record number of applications, totaling over $255 million in need from communities across California. This amount nearly doubled the previous record. These grants provide funding for physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. The funds can be used for security enhancements such as reinforced doors, gates, high-intensity lighting, and access control systems, as well as inspection and screening systems.

Governor Newsom stated, “Regardless of background, faith, or identity, every Californian deserves safety and security.”

Since the program’s inception in 2015, the state has awarded $152,750,000 in state funding to 924 community groups.