This program is part of the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, which seeks to address murder cases suspected to be racially motivated, that were committed before January 1, 1980. The program’s ultimate purpose is to bring closure to the victims’ families and the impacted communities, and to bring those responsible to justice.
With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for funding state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies to support activities and expenses associated with the investigation and prosecution of cold case murders involving civil rights violations, as authorized by the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016.
Eligible Applicants:
- Other: State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including prosecutors’ offices
On June 13, 2024, BJA personnel hosted a webinar to provide a detailed overview of this and other hate crime-related opportunities. Webinar materials:
See the solicitation for additional opportunity and eligibility details, as well as directions on how to apply.
Awards
Number of Awards: 1
Total Amount Awarded: $1,000,000
Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program
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