FY2026 Hate Crimes Grant (HCG) Application

The Hate Crimes Grant (HCG) is a competitive, state-funded reimbursement grant awarded to eligible local school systems, non-public schools, private schools, and childcare centers determined to be at risk of hate crime incidents.


Entities receiving funding from another State grant program shall not request the Hate Crimes Grant funding for the same program activities. This is considered double dipping and shall result in being excluded from applying for future grants with the State; as well as refunding the State for monies paid under the particular grants.


If using the HCG funds to solely cover the cost of security personnel services, verify that the security services contractor or agency is in compliance applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including Maryland's requirements for Security Guard Certifications and Security Guard Agencies.


By completing this form I certify that I have completed this application to the best of my knowledge. Should this application result in my organization/agency/school system receiving funding, I understand that any false or misleading information provided or failure to abide by the terms and conditions listed in the Notification of Funding Availability (NOFA) may result in a loss of funding.

 

Select the type that best describes your organization.

 

This should be the same as the name listed on your IRS form W9.

 
 

This is the physical street address of your school.

 
 
 
 
 

First Name, Last Name

 
 
 

Was your organization a direct target of hate bias crimes or incidents within the last 3-years? Proof required.

 
 

Enter the total proposed budget for this project.

 
 
 

If your organization is a local school system, only list the total number of students enrolled at the specific school(s) that are impacted by the hate crime incidents during the prior school year. Please do not list the total number of students enrolled in the entire school system.

 
 

 

Enter the date you anticipate starting this project, if approved.

 
mm/dd/yyyy
 

Enter the date you anticipate this project to end, if approved.

 
mm/dd/yyyy
 
 

First Name, Last Name

 

Please upload application documents referenced in the NOFA. PDF Format only! Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Drop your files here
 

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