BJA FY25 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program
ID: 358328Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358328

Additional Information

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172359
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering a grant opportunity titled "BJA FY25 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program" aimed at supporting state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies in their efforts to combat hate crimes. The program seeks to enhance outreach, educate practitioners and the public, improve victim reporting tools, and facilitate the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes based on various victim characteristics, including race, religion, and sexual orientation. This initiative is crucial for upholding civil rights and ensuring community safety, with a total funding ceiling of $2 million and an expected 15 awards to be made. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by April 17, 2025, and can reach out to the grantor at grants@ncjrs.gov for technical assistance or further information available at https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172359.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grants@ncjrs.gov
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