Safe & Secure Long Beach Grant Program
Release Date: 2026-09-14
Councilmember Zendejas would like to share that the Department of Economic Development & Opportunity (EDO) has officially launched the Safe & Secure Long Beach Grant Program, a new citywide resource designed to help our small businesses make proactive safety and security improvements to their storefronts.
A few key details:
- Who can apply: Small businesses operating a publicly accessible storefront in Long Beach with an active City business license.
- Grant amount: Eligible businesses with storefronts up to 1,500 square feet may receive up to $750.
- Eligible improvements include:
- Security cameras
- Floodlighting and other security lighting
- Alarm systems
- Point-of-sale (POS) systems and related security upgrades
- Other eligible storefront security improvements
- Security fencing may also be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to applicable City codes and permitting requirements.
- How funding works: Grants are provided as a reimbursement after approved security improvements are installed.
- Application period: Applications are now open and will be accepted until program funds are exhausted.
- Program funding: The program is supported by $400,000 in total funding, including $350,000 allocated through the City’s FY26 budget and an additional $50,000 contribution from Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn’s Office.
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How to apply: Businesses can learn more about eligibility and access the application at Safe and Secure.
This program is part of EDO’s broader effort to support small business resilience and strengthen our commercial corridors. It also complements the work our team is doing through Business Rapid Response, where we are working directly with businesses experiencing break-ins, vandalism, property damage and other challenges and connecting them with available City resources.
