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California Nonprofit Security Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Social Services (Administered by Cal OES). This program provides funding to nonprofit and faith-based organizations for security enhancements, alarm systems, and emergency preparedness improvements to protect against violent attacks and hate crimes. The program has awarded over $300 million since its inception in 2015.
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Or search similar grants →Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Section I. Applicant Information: Legal name, FEIN, contact details, organizational description
Section II. Background: Organizational background, mission, and community served
Section III. Risk: Describe risk of violent attacks or hate crimes based on ideology, beliefs, or mission
Section IV. Security Enhancements: Describe proposed security enhancements including planning, equipment, training, construction/renovation, and contracted security
Section V. Milestones: Provide project timeline and milestones for completion within the period of performance
Section VI. Impact: Describe the anticipated impact of the proposed security enhancements
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, including faith-based groups, across California. Organizations that are vulnerable to hate-motivated violence are prioritized. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $80 million total awarded across 343 organizations (previous round). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
California Nonprofit Security Grant Program is funded by California Department of Social Services (Administered by Cal OES). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 6 required documents: FY 2025 CSNSGP Application Form (Version 10/25), Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Worksheet (Version 10/25), Proof of ownership or lease agreement, Google Map and/or footprint of facility with square footage, Multi-level building or dual usage justification (if applicable), and FEIN authorization letter from parent organization (if applicable). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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