California (state program)
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program
California-only state security grant — $250K per site for orgs at risk of violent attacks or hate crimes.
Funding
Up to $250K per site · up to $500K per organization
Status
Closed — next cycle expected
Administered by
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES)
Addresses
Risk of terrorism / violent attacks and hate crimes
Overview
Administered by California's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). $76M total funding for the 2025-26 cycle. Up to $250K per site, max $500K per organization. No matching funds required. Targets faith communities and nonprofits at higher risk of hate-based crimes.
Who is eligible
To apply for the CSNSGP, your organization generally needs to be:
- ✓A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- ✓Located and/or incorporated in California
- ✓Able to document a risk of terrorism / violent attacks and hate crimes
What you'll need to apply
501(c)(3) status from the IRS
Federal tax-exempt status. Required for almost every security grant. If you don't have it yet, the IRS Form 1023 process can take several months.
IRS determination letter
Your IRS 501(c)(3) confirmation letter. Usually attached to grant applications as proof of status.
Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (TVRA)
A documented assessment of your organization's specific risk profile. Often available at no cost through CISA Protective Security Advisors, your local police department, or community security organizations (such as the Secure Community Network); your FBI field office may also help. Availability varies by area.
Investment Justification narrative
The heart of the application — explains the threat, your mission, the proposed mitigation, and how you'll sustain it after the grant ends.
Budget Detail Worksheet
Itemized budget mapped to allowable cost categories. The grant administrator usually provides a template.
Mission statement
A clear statement of your organization's purpose and the community you serve.
Board resolution authorizing the application
A formal vote from your board of directors authorizing the application and committing to comply with grant terms.
What the grant covers
- Target hardening (cameras, fences, doors, alarms, lighting)
- Security planning
How to apply
Applications for the CSNSGP are administered by California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). Confirm the current deadline and submission details on the official program page before you apply.
Related security grants
Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program — Urban Area
Federal physical security funding for nonprofits inside FEMA-designated high-risk urban areas.
Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program — State
Federal physical security funding for nonprofits outside high-risk urban areas.
New York Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes
New York-only grant for nonprofits at risk of hate crimes — covers physical AND cybersecurity, up to $250K.
New Jersey NSGP — Target Hardening Equipment
New Jersey-only state grant for security equipment — up to $100K per nonprofit.
New Jersey NSGP — Security Personnel
New Jersey-only state grant to hire active law enforcement or registered security officers — up to $20K.
Illinois Not-for-Profit Security Grant Program
Illinois-only state grant — up to $150K per site, $450K per org.
Eligibility and funding amounts are based on publicly available program documents and may change between funding cycles. Verify all details with California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) before applying. Catalog last reviewed July 2026. SecurityGrants.com is not affiliated with FEMA, DHS, or any state agency.