New York Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes

Administered by New York's Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). $35M–$70M expected for 2026 cycle. Up to $250K per organization. Notably, this program covers both physical security AND cybersecurity enhancements — unusual among security grants.

To apply for the SCAHC, your organization generally needs to be:

• ✓A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• ✓Located and/or incorporated in New York
• ✓Able to document a risk of hate crimes

• 501(c)(3) status from the IRS

  Federal tax-exempt status. Required for almost every security grant. If you don't have it yet, the IRS Form 1023 process can take several months.

• Investment Justification narrative

  The heart of the application — explains the threat, your mission, the proposed mitigation, and how you'll sustain it after the grant ends.

• Budget Detail Worksheet

  Itemized budget mapped to allowable cost categories. The grant administrator usually provides a template.

• Mission statement

  A clear statement of your organization's purpose and the community you serve.

• Target hardening (cameras, locks, alarms)
• Cybersecurity (firewalls, monitoring tools)
• Security training

• •One application per organization. Multiple enhancement types can be combined within one application up to the $250K cap.

Applications for the SCAHC are administered by New York Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Confirm the current deadline and submission details on the official program page before you apply.