MCSS FY2024 Grants Update Cont.
Hate Crimes Grant (HCG) In FY2024, MCSS awarded the full $3.0M that was appropriated for the Hate Crimes Grant. Eligible entities include local school systems, nonpublic special education schools, private schools, and childcare centers determined to be at risk of hate crimes. In all, MCSS received one hundred thirteen (113) applications. Ninety-one (91) applications were approved with funding used on various school safety projects that include: • Security-related training;
• Additional Security personnel; • Security-related equipment; • Security-related technology; • Door hardening; and • Other security-related facility upgrades.
A comparison of MCSS Hate Crimes Grant awards to reported hate incidents within Maryland reveals a strong correlation between grant distribution and areas affected by hate incidents.
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