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FY25 Hate Crimes Grant

Welcome to the New MCSS Webpage

MCSS is excited to provide you with a new viewing experience. You will be able to access all of the old content in addition to new and expanded items.

About the Grant

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

Application information

This grant is no longer accepting applications.

Deadline: July 22, 2024

Categories funded

  • ​Additional security training​
  • ​Security personnel
  • ​Security cameras​​
  • Security-related technology​
  • ​Door hardening​​
  • Improved lighting
  • Other security-related facility upgrades

Eligible to apply

  • Local school system​s
  • Non-public and private schools
  • ​Childcare centers​​