The State of New York is offering a $10 million funding to help protect non-public schools, cultural centers and religious institutions against hate crimes.
On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state is now accepting applications for the second round of the $25 million Securing Communities Against hate Crimes Grant program. The governor announced the program in October last year.
Earlier this year, 307 institution across the state received $14.8 million in funding from the program. The State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is responsible for administering the program.
Under the program, non-public institutions are eligible to request for funding to strengthen their security measures and prevent hate crimes. They will receive up to $50,000 in funding for additional security training, cameras, state-of-the-art-technology, door hardening, and other related security upgrades if their application is approved.
Organizations operating more than one facility can submit up to three applications for a total request of up to $150,000. The deadline of the applications for the grant program is on December 19, 2018 at 5:00 pm.
Hate crimes have no place in New York
Cuomo announced the second round of the grant program following the deadly mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh. The shooter, who expressed hatred against Jews, killed 11 people and injured six others inside the synagogue.
