A 2608 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Provides funding to nonprofit organizations to implement smart technology and artificial intelligence systems to enhance security infrastructure.

This bill establishes New Jersey's "Equitable Nonprofit Security and Innovation Grant Program," providing funding to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (including places of worship) to implement smart technology and artificial intelligence systems for security enhancement. Nonprofits can receive up to $25,000 for smart tech (e.g., motion sensors, energy-efficient systems) or up to $100,000 for AI security systems (e.g., threat detection, real-time monitoring), with priority given to organizations serving at-risk communities, communities of color, interdisciplinary groups, and collaborative networks. The Office of Homeland Security will administer the program, requiring applicants to submit security needs assessments and ensuring AI systems avoid discrimination. Grants must be used solely for these technology implementations within New Jersey, with the program requiring annual $14 million funding requests and a five-year impact evaluation.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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