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Deadlines Extended for the FY 2023 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program

The FY 2023 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program opportunity deadlines have been extended to the following:

  • New Grants.gov deadline: May 31, 2023, 8:59 p.m. ET
  • New JustGrants deadline: June 6, 2023, 8:59 p.m. ET

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.

Learn more about this opportunity and apply by the posted deadlines.

Date Published: May 18, 2023