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

Opportunity ID
O-BJA-2022-171345
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2022
Closing Date
Posting Date
Solicitation Type
Competitive
Grants.gov Deadline
July 12, 2022, 8:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline
July 18, 2022, 8:59 pm Eastern
Description

Through this opportunity, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (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.

Awards

Number of Awards: 8
Total Amount Awarded: $3,400,000

Date Created: May 19, 2022