# BJA FY 23 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2023-171642-bja-fy-23-matthew-shepard-and-james-byrd/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346618

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $4.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 13 awards. Applications closed on July 6, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2023-171642 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 6, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $4.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 13 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

State, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies. Tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies must be from federally recognized Indian tribal governments that perform law enforcement functions (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior).

## What the grant funds

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2023-171642 still open?

No. It closed on July 6, 2023.

### Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program?

Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program?

Closed July 6, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $4.0 million each.

### Who has won Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Education, Investigation and Prosecution Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc., New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, County of Alameda. The program made 40 awards worth $34.6 million in that time.