Montgomery County boosts funding for hate crime prevention

Montgomery County boosts funding for hate crime prevention

Half a million more dollars in Montgomery County, Maryland, are going toward grants aimed at preventing hate crimes, bringing the total funding for fiscal 2026 to $1.7 million. “We hear from our residents and faith groups that the world feels less safe,” County Executive Marc Elrich said Monday while announcing the funding. “We are diverse, we are welcoming and we refuse to let hate determine how residents live.” Montgomery County Council Presid…