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Long Beach Launches New Grant Program to Enhance Business Safety
By Staff Writer
Published on Sun, Oct 4, 2026
The City of Long Beach Department of Economic Development & Opportunity (EDO) has launched its Safe & Secure Long Beach Grant Program, a new grant initiative designed to help local businesses improve storefront safety through proactive security upgrades.
The program provides financial assistance for small businesses with a storefront of up to 1,500 square feet to install security cameras, floodlighting, alarm systems and other eligible security improvements. A grant amount of $750 or $1,500 will be determined by business square footage, total exposed exterior and number of entrances and exits. Eligible applicants must operate a publicly accessible storefront within Long Beach and hold an active business license with the City.
The Program is funded through a $350,000 allocation from the City’s Redevelopment Agency (RDA) as part of the City Council-approved Fiscal Year 2026 budget, along with an additional $50,000 contribution from Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn’s office, bringing the total program funding to $400,000.
Applications can be completed online and will be accepted until funds are exhausted. Funding will be provided as a reimbursement after eligible security improvements are installed. More information about eligibility requirements is available at longbeach.gov/safesecurebiz.
The Program is part of the City’s broader effort to support small business resilience and promote safe, vibrant neighborhood business districts.
For assistance and resources for small businesses, visit longbeach.gov/bizcare, call the City’s BizCare Hotline at 562.570.4BIZ (4249) or email BizCare@longbeach.gov.
