O-BJA-2023-171643: BJA FY 23 Community-based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crimes
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 $1.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. It expected to make about 15 awards. Applications closed on May 17, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 6, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2022-171345 | May 19, 2022 | Closed July 12, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 6, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 17, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
This includes community-based organizations and civil rights organizations that are tribal, non-profit, and academic.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Community-Based Approaches to Advancing Justice awards averaged $520,598; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (98% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- 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. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support community-based organizations (CBOs) and civil rights organizations in their work to develop comprehensive approaches to addressing hate crimes. Approaches under this program should be designed to (1) prevent hate crimes; (2) promote community awareness, resiliency, preparedness, and healing; (3) increase victim reporting of hate incidents; and (4) improve responses to hate crimes.
Who has won Community-Based Approaches to Advancing Justice grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Community-Based Approaches to Advancing Justice (16.047) awarded $19.3 million across 37 grant awards, an average of $520,598 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Strategic Dialogue-U.S. | District of Columbia | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Chinese for Affirmative Action | California | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Movementforward Inc | Georgia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Mediators Beyond Borders International Unk | District of Columbia | 1 | $999,428 |
| The Working Group | California | 1 | $500,000 |
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-2023-171643 still open?
No. It closed on May 17, 2023.
Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Community-based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crimes?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Community-based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crimes?
Closed May 17, 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 $1.0 million each.
Who has won Community-Based Approaches to Advancing Justice grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Institute for Strategic Dialogue-U.S., Chinese for Affirmative Action, Movementforward Inc. The program made 37 awards worth $19.3 million in that time.