15PBJA24GG02846ADVA
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The Eugene Springfield NAACP proposes a comprehensive initiative to address the increase in hate crimes and incidents through community-driven approaches as part of its legal redress program.
The service area encompasses Eugene and Springfield, where the NAACP has extensive experience working with at-risk communities.
The extended service area will include all of Lane County, Oregon.
Primary activities include hiring dedicated staff, developing educational materials, and creating an effective reporting system.
These efforts will ensure individuals feel safe, heard, and supported.
Additionally, the project will involve outreach campaigns and training workshops to foster an inclusive community, along with enhanced partnerships for a coordinated response to hate crimes.
The expected outcomes include a safer, more inclusive community, increased awareness and reporting of hate crimes, and improved support for victims.
The project will benefit residents of Eugene and Springfield, particularly marginalized communities at higher risk of hate crimes, including Black, LGBTQ+, and immigrant populations.
Additional beneficiaries include local community organizations and educational institutions, which will play key roles in implementing and supporting project activities.
The service area encompasses Eugene and Springfield, where the NAACP has extensive experience working with at-risk communities.
The extended service area will include all of Lane County, Oregon.
Primary activities include hiring dedicated staff, developing educational materials, and creating an effective reporting system.
These efforts will ensure individuals feel safe, heard, and supported.
Additionally, the project will involve outreach campaigns and training workshops to foster an inclusive community, along with enhanced partnerships for a coordinated response to hate crimes.
The expected outcomes include a safer, more inclusive community, increased awareness and reporting of hate crimes, and improved support for victims.
The project will benefit residents of Eugene and Springfield, particularly marginalized communities at higher risk of hate crimes, including Black, LGBTQ+, and immigrant populations.
Additional beneficiaries include local community organizations and educational institutions, which will play key roles in implementing and supporting project activities.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE APPROACHES TO ADDRESSING HATE CRIMES. APPROACHES UNDER THIS PROGRAM SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO (1) PREVENT HATE CRIMES; (2) PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS, RESILIENCY, PREPAREDNESS, AND HEALING; (3) INCREASE VICTIM REPORTING OF HATE INCIDENTS; AND (4) IMPROVE RESPONSES TO HATE CRIMES. THIS SOLICITATION WILL SEEK APPLICATIONS IN TWO CATEGORIES: CATEGORY 1: NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS; CATEGORY 2: COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Eugene,
Oregon
97401
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Termination This project grant was reported as terminated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in July 2025. See All
Naacp Eugene-Springfield Branch was awarded
Project Grant 15PBJA24GG02846ADVA
worth $400,000
from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in October 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Eugene Oregon United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 16.047 Community-Based Approaches to Advancing Justice.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity BJA FY24 Community-based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crime.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 11/7/24
Period of Performance
10/1/24
Start Date
9/30/27
End Date
Funding Split
$400.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$400.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
15PBJA24GG02846ADVA
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI NOT AVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Nonprofit With 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other Than An Institution Of Higher Education)
Awarding Office
15PBJA OJP BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
Funding Office
15PBJA OJP BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
Awardee UEI
E8TCBG5P7CN6
Awardee CAGE
None
Performance District
OR-04
Senators
Jeff Merkley
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
Modified: 11/7/24