State officials announced Thursday that more than 300 California-based nonprofits, including synagogues, mosques and Black institutions, would receive more than $43.7 million in federal funding to help increase security against hate-based crime, according to a news release.
The security enhancements funded through the grants can include gates, reinforced doors, access control systems, high-intensity lighting and screening systems, officials said.
“An attack against any community is an attack against our entire state and our values,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “We will protect the ability of every Californian to worship, love, and gather safely without fear of hate or violent attacks. California is continuing to safeguard all communities, including those most at risk.”
