FY 2023 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program

Through this opportunity, the Bureau of Justice Assistance will provide funding to state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies and their partners to conduct outreach, educate practitioners and the public, enhance victim reporting tools, and investigate and prosecute hate crimes committed on the basis of a victim’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability.

Solicitation Categories:

• Category 1: State or Regional Applications
• Category 2: Single Agency Applications

Eligible Applicants:

• State, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies

See the solicitation for additional opportunity and eligibility details, as well as directions on how to apply.