CAL.Regulation
California extends nonprofit security grants to offsite events
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1836 (Chapter 441, Statutes of 2026) on September 25, 2026, amending Government Code section 8588.9 to extend the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program beyond fixed facilities to offsite events hosted by nonprofits at high risk of violent attack or hate crime. Cal OES administers the program, which funds security guards, temporary infrastructure and screening equipment; offsite-event security is capped at $25,000 per grant. The change takes effect January 1, 2027.
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Key points
- The bill amends Government Code section 8588.9 to cover 'events hosted by nonprofit organizations' at high risk of violent attacks or hate crimes.California Legislative Information
- Offsite-event security is capped at $25,000 per grant; no applicant may receive more than $500,000 total.California Legislative Information
- Nonprofits without a physical site remain eligible for offsite-event funding if the event faces high risk of attack or hate crimes.California Legislative Information
- The program operates only upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act; Cal OES must disregard applicants' prior grant history.California Legislative Information
- Assemblymember Gabriel said an interfaith coalition secured $80 million in ongoing annual funding to sustain the program.Office of the Governor of California
- The program operates only on an appropriation in the annual Budget Act; the change takes effect January 1, 2027.Office of the Governor of California
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