Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Due Dates: April 17, 2025
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 total funding available per award cycle
Summary: Supports state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies in combating hate crimes through outreach, education, victim reporting enhancement, and prosecution efforts.
Key Information: Focuses on hate crimes based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY25 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program provides funding to support efforts by state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies, along with their partners, to address hate crimes. The program aims to enhance outreach, educate practitioners and the public, improve victim reporting tools, and strengthen the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes motivated by a victim’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability.
This initiative aligns with the U.S. Department of Justice’s mission to uphold the rule of law, protect civil rights, and maintain public safety by combating hate crimes effectively.
| Contact Method | Details |
|---|---|
| AskBJA@usdoj.gov | |
| Phone | (202) 616-6500 |
| Address | Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, 999 N. Capitol Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20531 |