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FY 2022 Community-based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crimes

BJA Solicitation Support Webinar Series
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Event Dates
Eastern
Location
Online

This webinar will provide details for potential applicants to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY 2022 Community-based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crimes solicitation. The presenter will discuss the purpose and goals of this funding opportunity; review its eligibility requirements; and address frequently asked questions.

Through this opportunity, BJA seeks applications for funding to support comprehensive community-based approaches to addressing hate crimes that promote community awareness and preparedness, increase victim reporting, and improve responses to hate crimes. This program empowers community-based organizations and civil rights organizations to establish community-centered approaches for public awareness, education, and prevention of hate crimes. The program is also designed to develop community-informed model policies, practices, and trainings for law enforcement and prosecution entities regarding how hate crimes are reported, investigated, and prosecuted.

Eligible Applicants:

  • Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Other: This includes community-based organizations and civil rights organizations that are tribal, nonprofit, for-profit, and academic-based institutions.

Live captioning will be available.

Panelist:

  • Sunny Schnitzer, Policy Advisor, BJA

Date Created: June 17, 2022