U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Enhancing Security Measures for Houses of Worship
Program Description
The purpose of this program is to enhance security and law enforcement capabilities at faith-based institutions and houses of worship to prevent and respond to bias-motivated crimes. Projects will strengthen partnerships between religious communities and local law enforcement, implement evidence-based security measures, and build institutional capacity to report incidents and assist in criminal investigations.
Eligibility
Category 1: faith-based organizations. Category 2: city, township, county, special district, and state governments; Native American tribal governments and organizations; other units of local government; and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
How to Apply
Access the official grant page to find application forms and submission instructions.
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