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DOJ offers several grant programs that support hate crimes programs of law enforcement agencies, researchers, community organizations, and service providers. Many grants are offered annually and accept applications for a certain number of weeks each year. Learn more about our different grant programs, which programs are accepting applications now, and how to apply. You can also find examples of programs offered by current awardees.

Currently Accepting Applications

 

There are currently no open grant solicitations related to hate crimes. 

 

2024 Hate Crimes Grantee Conference: Combating Hate From Awareness to Action

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2024 Hate Crimes Grantee Conference: Combating Hate From Awareness to Action

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Office of Justice Programs Fact Sheet Research, Programs, and Initiatives that Address Hate Crimes 

This fact sheet provides information on OJP initiatives that address hate crimes.

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BJA fact sheet on hate crimes
Bureau of Justice Assistance Fact Sheet: Programs That Address Hate Crimes

A look at BJA's grant funding programs that combat hate crimes. 

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FY 2024 Microgrants Program Community Policing Development

This fact sheet provides information on the COPS FY 2024 Microgrants Program.

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The Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention holds a September 2023 forum at Montgomery College.
Office of Justice Programs Grants Aimed at Combatting Rise in Hate Crimes

The Department of Justice, and its grant-making component, The Office of Justice Programs, recognize the urgency of addressing the past and present impact of hate crimes. OJP grant funds support a range of efforts related to fighting hate crimes.

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Mentoring Future Hate Crimes Investigators

This article discusses how the Westchester NY district attorney’s office used a BJA grant to hire a hate crimes analyst and mentor future hate crimes investigators through their student internship program.

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Encouraging Reporting and Supporting Victims of Hate Crimes and Incidents: State-Run Hotlines

The Department of Justice awarded the state of California over a million dollars to expand community awareness of a statewide non-emergency hotline for victims of hate incidents and crimes launched in May 2023. The Department also funded hotlines in two more states. Why are hotlines necessary? How do they help people targeted for hate?

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A Collaborative Approach to Addressing Hate Crimes

The Maryland OAG engaged in a multi-year initiative to address the increasing number of hate crimes and bias incidents across the state. A critical part of this initiative was realized through funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Collaborative Approaches toward Preventing and Addressing Hate Crime – Demonstration Projects grant program.

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