Overview
- The state announced Thursday that $80 million will go to 343 nonprofit grantees, 228 of which are faith-based, through the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
- Cal OES will administer the grants with $76 million for direct security work and $4 million for program administration and technical help.
- Grants cover specific measures such as reinforced doors and gates, high-intensity lighting, alarm systems, surveillance, access controls and emergency-preparedness upgrades.
- Victims, family members and witnesses from the May 18 Islamic Center of San Diego attack may apply to the California Victim Compensation Board for benefits of up to $70,000 to cover medical, mental-health, lost wages and funeral costs.
- The awards build on a program that has invested more than $300 million since 2015 to protect 1,614 nonprofits and places of worship and the revised state budget proposes an additional $40 million for continued support.