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Division highlights $35 million in state grants for community hate-crime prevention
Summary
Presenters noted the recent state budget included $35 million for community organizations working to prevent hate crimes; the commission discussed ways to connect local groups to funding and prevention programming.
During the presentation, Division staff pointed to the recently passed state budget and a $35 million grant program aimed at supporting community organizations that work to prevent hate crimes.
"There's now a $35,000,000 budget, for community organizations that are working to prevent hate crimes," Emily Scardilla said, framing the grants as complementary to enforcement and prevention efforts. Commissioners welcomed the funding announcement and discussed ways local organizations could apply or partner with regional councils.
Why it matters: A dedicated funding stream for community-based prevention could expand local programming, support rapid-response activities and underwrite outreach to vulnerable populations. The commission asked the Division to follow up with materials the group could disseminate to local stakeholders.
What happens next: Division staff will provide presentation materials and application details for the commission to share with local partners.
