The proposed budget by Wes Moore, governor of Maryland, will include $10 million for grants to protect nonprofits and faith-based institutions from hate crimes, the Democratic governor’s office announced on Wednesday.

Among initiatives covered by the funding are more security officers, surveillance cameras and training drills, according to Moore’s office.

Ron Halber, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, said the organization is “grateful” to Moore for his “extraordinary friendship with Maryland’s Jewish community and the continued commitment to funding for protection against hate crimes.”

“The governor has been a champion of Jewish values and priorities,” Halber said.

The $10 million for fiscal year 2027 will stay the same as fiscal year 2026. For the

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