O-BJA-2023-171642: BJA FY 23 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2023.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 27, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.0 million
- Expected awards13
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2025-172491 | March 27, 2026 | Closed April 27, 2026 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2024-172097 | April 25, 2024 | Closed July 25, 2024 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2022-171092 | April 1, 2022 | Closed June 8, 2022 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2021-11003 | May 14, 2021 | Closed August 3, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 6, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 6, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Education, Investigation and Prosecution Program awards averaged $864,326; this notice allows up to $4.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (77% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Education, Investigation and Prosecution Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Education, Investigation and Prosecution Program (16.040) awarded $34.6 million across 40 grant awards, an average of $864,326 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc. | Florida | 1 | $3.1 million |
| New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety | New Jersey | 3 | $2.6 million |
| County of Alameda | California | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Montgomery County, Maryland | Maryland | 1 | $2.0 million |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | 1 | $2.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.