[Bureau of Justice Assistance](https://bja.ojp.gov)

April 27, 2026 (Grants.gov) | May 4, 2026 (JustGrants)

Up to $3,000,000 per award; no minimum; project periods and total funding not specified.

Supports state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies in identifying, investigating, prosecuting, and preventing hate crimes.

--- ## Description This program provides funding to state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies, as well as their partners, to enhance their capacity to identify, investigate, prosecute, and prevent hate crimes. The funding can be used for technical, forensic, prosecutorial, or other forms of assistance in the criminal investigation or prosecution of hate crimes, including addressing serial violent hate crime offenses by the same individual(s). --- ## Due Dates - April 27, 2026: Grants.gov application deadline (submission by 11:59 pm Eastern) - May 4, 2026: JustGrants application deadline (submission by 8:59 pm Eastern) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $3,000,000 - No minimum award amount specified - Estimated total program funding not specified - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants are: - State, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies - Tribal agencies must be from federally recognized Indian tribal governments that perform law enforcement functions (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) --- ## Application Process 1. **Register and apply via Grants.gov** by April 27, 2026 (11:59 pm Eastern). 2. **Complete and submit the full application in JustGrants** by May 4, 2026 (8:59 pm Eastern). 3. Review the [program solicitation and instructions](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172491) for detailed requirements and submission guidance. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching is required. - Funding supports a broad range of activities related to hate crime investigation and prosecution. - For full details, review the solicitation linked below. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Full Solicitation](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172491) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361697) - [Bureau of Justice Assistance Home](https://bja.ojp.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | More Info | |-------------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------------|----------------------------------------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | | [Contact Page](https://bja.ojp.gov/contact-us) | | General BJA Inquiries | [AskBJA@usdoj.gov](mailto:AskBJA@usdoj.gov) | (202)-616-6500 | | ---

BJA FY25 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr Hate Crimes Program

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