This amendment make changes to the eligibility and award process for grants to combat hate crimes. The amendment authorizes localities partnering with institutions and non-profits to be eligible for grants, in addition to non-profits and institutions themselves. The amendment also directs the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to award grants to the applicable locality for distribution to the grant recipient and to disseminate information about the grant opportunity to stakeholders. Currently, only localities partnering with non-profits and institutions are eligible for these grants.