New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Lindenhurst) announced that $45 million in grant funding is available on a statewide basis and will be administered by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES). Eligible entities include nonpublic nonprofit schools, nonprofit day care centers, nonprofit community centers, nonprofit cultural museums, nonprofit residential camps and nonprofit day camps. The program is designed to boost safety and security at New York’s nonprofit organizations, some of which may be at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of their ideology, beliefs or mission.

“Over the last few weeks, we have endured a horrific uptick in hate crimes and anti-Semitic violence here on Long Island and throughout New York,” said Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre. “We will continue to speak out and condemn these despicable acts, but it’s also so important that we invest in the safety and security of those groups and organizations that may be susceptible to these incidents. I am thankful to Governor Cuomo for making the safety and equal treatments of all New Yorkers a priority through the continued funding of this important program.”

New York State DHSES is releasing the Request for Applications (RFAs) to solicit proposals to support projects under the SFY2019/2020 Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes Program (SCAHC Program) and the SFY2019/2020 Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes Program with Local Matching Funds (SCAHC Match Program). The deadline for applications under both RFAs is February 27, 2020 at 5:00PM. Applications and instructions can be accessed at http://www.dhses.ny.gov/grants/nonprofit/hate-crimes.cfm.