Cal OES awards $47 million to help nonprofit and faith-based organizations enhance security and safety

SACRAMENTO – Strengthening efforts to protect Californians from hate-motivated violence, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services announced the awarding of $47.5 million to 290 community groups across the state Jan. 25.

The funding, which was proposed by the Governor and approved by the legislature in the 2021-22 state budget, provides grants for physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to ideology, beliefs or mission.

“No Californian should have to fear for their safety when going to a house of worshi...