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Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Program Funding Available

The FY 2022 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Program funding opportunity is now available.

This program supports efforts by state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies and their partners in conducting outreach, educating practitioners and the public, enhancing victim reporting tools, and investigating and prosecuting 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.

The deadlines associated with this opportunity are as follows:

  • Grants.gov deadline: May 27, 2022, 8:59 p.m. ET
  • JustGrants application deadline: June 1, 2022, 8:59 p.m. ET

Learn more about this opportunity.

Date Published: April 1, 2022