City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JANUARY 22, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TARRICK MCGUIRE, POLICE CHIEF
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Consideration of a Grant Application to the FY 2026 Combatting Hate Crimes Grant Program through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
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ISSUE: Consideration of a Grant Application to the FY 2026 Combatting Hate Crimes Grant Program through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, submitted in July 2025, with Retroactive approval and Confirmation of Compliance with all program guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Approve the submission of an application to the DCJS Grant Program for up to $200,000; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all the necessary documents that may be required.
BACKGROUND: The Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) accepts applications from localities across the Commonwealth that have established partnerships with institutions and nonprofit organizations that have been, or are at risk of being, targets of hate crimes. Participating localities must demonstrate an established relationship with these institutions and/or nonprofit organizations.
The Alexandria Police Department (APD) has formed partnerships with multiple faith-based and nonprofit organizations within the City of Alexandria. APD has met with leaders from several of these organizations and continues to expand its outreach, with the goal of building strong, long-lasting relationships between these groups and the department.
City Council has reviewed and approved prior grant submissions in FY 2023, FY 2024, and FY 2025. In FY 2023, APD partnered with Agudas Achim Congregation; in FY 2024, with Beth El Congregation; and in FY 2025, with seven organizations: Agudas Achim Congregation, Alfred Street Baptist Ch...
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