8940 Military Department
Major Program Changes
  • Tuition Assistance Program - The Governor's Budget proposes an increase of $1.7 million to establish a tuition assistance program for members of the California National Guard (CNG). The program will provide a more experienced, effective reserve force for the state by increasing CNG recruitment and reenlistment rates, thereby reducing turnover.

  • Armory Maintenance and Repair Baseline Increase - The Governor's Budget includes $4.5 million ($3.0 million General Fund and $1.5 million Federal Trust Fund) for maintenance and repairs at armories statewide. The proposed funding will allow the Department to continue making needed repairs, modernizing its armory infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws and building codes at various armories on a priority basis.

  • Military Funeral Honors Program - The Governor's Budget includes $1.8 million General Fund and 22.1 positions to address an increase in demand for military funeral honors services. Under federal regulations, the California National Guard is the primary provider of military honors for funeral services performed in California.