Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant

Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services
Amount: Up to US $150,000
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

The Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Program offers essential funding to nonprofit organizations, including faith-based groups, to enhance security against potential hate crimes. This initiative, aligned with the goals of the Maryland Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, aims to foster collaboration between law enforcement and community services. The grant supports various categories, including personnel, equipment, and operating expenses, ensuring targeted facilities receive necessary protection and resources.

Overview

Description The primary purpose of the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Program is to provide support to nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, with facilities and membership that can be targeted for a hate crime to provide security enhancements. These efforts support the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy objective of developing criminal justice and victim services strategies that are coordinated by developing a culture of collaboration, information sharing, and knowledge transfer between law enforcement, victim services, and communities targeted for hate crimes. Categories funded Contractual Services Equipment Operating Expenses Other Personnel Travel

Eligibility

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