This federal grant opportunity, the BJA FY25 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program, seeks to support efforts by state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies and their partners in conducting outreach, educating practitioners and the public, enhancing victim reporting tools, and investigating and prosecuting hate crimes. The program is funded by the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance and furthers the DOJ's mission to uphold the rule of law, keep the country safe, and protect civil rights. Key objectives include enhancing the capacity of law enforcement and prosecution agencies to identify, report, and respond to hate crimes based on victims' perceived or actual characteristics such as race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability.
The awards under this program exhibit significant variability in scope and funding, ranging from $300,000 to $2,000,000 and typically covering 4-year performance periods. Frequent recipients include county district attorneys' offices, police departments, and state-level law enforcement agencies, with recent awards focusing on initiatives such as establishing hate crime task forces, developing community outreach programs, creating training modules for law enforcement, and implementing specialized victim support services. The deadline for this opportunity is April 17, 2025.
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