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2025-26 cycle closed. Program runs annually.
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) is a grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services that funds target hardening and security enhancements for nonprofit organizations at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. Awards of up to $200,000 per organization are available, with $76 million allocated in the latest funding round.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in California. Funded activities include physical security improvements and vulnerability assessments to protect against threats. The program requires applicants to complete a Vulnerability Assessment Worksheet as part of the application process.
Support services applicants had an extended deadline of January 12, 2026. Interested nonprofits should consult Cal OES for future application cycles and updated grant rules and regulations.
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2025-26 California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) RFP | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Official website of the State of California Emergency Response Training School Emergency Planning & Safety Disaster Survivor Assistance Access & Functional Needs Support Planning, Preparedness, and Prevention Public Safety Communications Seismic Safety Commission 2025-26 California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) RFP Category: California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program and Grant Announcements Purpose: The Due Date has been extended to 1/12/2026 for Support Services Applicants ONLY.
The purpose of the CSNSGP is to provide funding support for target hardening and other security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to ideology, beliefs, or mission.
Grant Rules & Regulations FY 2025 CSNSGP Application Form (Version: 10/25) Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Worksheet (Version: 10/2025) FY 2025 CSNSGP RFP Addendum Grant Announcements By Type Grant Announcements By Category California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program Criminal Justice Programs Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Domestic Violence Programs Emergency Management Programs Human Trafficking Programs Underserved Victims Programs Public Records Act Request Website Accessibility Certification
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.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits in California Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $200,000 per award; $76M total Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is January 12, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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