State of Maryland�Protecting Against Hate Crimes (PAHC)

Brian C. Jones Direct Phone-Text (240)-372-2505 | Bjones@ClearConnection.com

Purpose, Eligibility, and Grant Amount

• The purpose of the (PAHC) is to provide funding to support security enhancements to nonprofit organizations with facilities and membership that can be targeted for a hate crime. Funding through this application is available to nonprofit organization, including faith-based organizations.
• Nonprofit Organizations and Faith-based Organizations are eligible for the grant.
• The maximum amount to request is $150,000.00 and the Grant period is July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

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Point of Contact for Assistance

Sharon Leason, PAHC Program Manager

Sharon.Leason@Maryland.gov

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Quentin Jones – Program Manager

Quentin.Jones@Maryland.gov

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Mary Abraham – Deputy Director of Grants

Mary.Abraham@Maryland.gov

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PAHC Technical Assistance – June 9 11 AM to 12 PM

Call-in Number: (240) 348-3274

PIN: 686 626 259#

Meeting Link: meet.google.com/ydk-rvqi-biy

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Important Key Dates

• Deadline to request Username and Password June 10, 2022
• Deadline to submit the online application June 24, 2022, by 3 PM
• Letters of intent to fund/denial letters emailed June/August 2022
• Award Documents Emailed July/August 2022
• Sub-award Start Date July 1, 2022
• Sub-award End Date June 30, 2022

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Step 1: Request Username and Password

New User Only – Click http://goccp.maryland.gov/grants/requesting-access/

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Step 1 Cont’d: It will direct you to the following page and complete the tasks below

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Step 2: Complete and Submit

New User Only – Click http://goccp.maryland.gov/grants/requesting-access/

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Required Documents to receive your username and password

Document #1: IRS Determination Letter

Employer Identification Number: Letter received from the IRS to the parent organization 

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Document #2: Letter on official organization letterhead�The letter must be on the official letterhead of the applying parent organization and contact information. 

Organization Information (Whom the funds will go): 

Full Legal Name, Address (Street, City, Zip Code, Maryland), Maryland Congressional District Number, and Maryland Legislative District Number Phone, Organization Phone and Fax Number, Email Address, and Website 

Useful Links

Maryland Congressional District: https://mdpgis.mdp.state.md.us/Con_Legis_District/index.html

Maryland Legislative District: https://mdpgis.mdp.state.md.us/Legis_District/index.html

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Step 2: Cont’d

New User Only – Click http://goccp.maryland.gov/grants/requesting-access/

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Individual contact information

Include all of the contact information listed on the new user page (name, title, organization, address, phone, email, etc.) for each of the four grant officials:

1. Authorized official of the parent organization�The authorized official is the person legally responsible for accepting grant funds for your organization: executive director, president, chief of police, CEO, mayor, town administrator, county executive, etc.
2. Project director
3. Financial officer
4. Civil rights contact

Please identify which official should be provided system login credentials.

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Last Step

New User Only – Click http://goccp.maryland.gov/grants/requesting-access/

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Submitting the required documents

Please scan the documents to a pdf file and email them to support@goccp.freshdesk.com.

If everything appears correct, we will begin entering the information into the GMS. If something is missing or incorrect, we will contact you.�

Receiving your credentials

Credentials will be created for, and emailed to, the project director and financial officer. The authorized official and civil rights contact will be entered into the GMS as organization contacts but will not be issued credentials unless specifically requested.

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