Crime Prevention Grants
Last updated October 17, 2026
Grantable tracks 148 active crime prevention grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 2 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 69 list an award amount, with a median of $100K.
- Grants tracked
- 148
- from 95 funders
- Median award
- $100K
- middle half $15K–$500K
- Total listed funding
- $48.9M
- across 69 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 3
- 4 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Crime Prevention Foundation of Brown County Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~October · Varies A fund of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation focused on promoting safety, fostering personal development, and addressing root causes of harmful or unsafe behavior. | |
| FY27 Law Enforcement Camera Grant Law Enforcement Training · State Nov 18, 2026 · Varies The Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board (“ILETSB” or “Board”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to advance civil rights and equity, expand access to justice, support crime victims and individuals impacted… | |
| Enrique Camarena Award for Drug Prevention Connecticut Elks Association Charities Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies Recognition award honoring law enforcement officers who are positive role models committed to a healthy lifestyle and have made outstanding contributions to drug awareness and prevention efforts. | |
| Crime Prevention Foundation Grant Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Jul 1, 2027 · Up to $3K The Crime Prevention Foundation Grant supports initiatives aimed at reducing crime in Brown County by funding both existing and new programs. | |
| Department of Public Safety - Justice and Community Grants Program Public Safety Department · State Not published · Varies The Justice and Community Grants unit of OJP serves as a catalyst for statewide approaches to reducing and preventing crime, violence and drug abuse through identifying causes, recommending policies and coordinating statewide and community… | |
| CFNI Neighborhood Grants Community Foundation of Northern Illinois · Foundation Not published · Varies The CFNI Neighborhood Grants Program encourages community engagement by funding resident-led projects that enhance local quality of life. | |
| NO HATE Hotline - Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act State-Run Hate Crime Reporting Hotlines Attorney General Grants · State Not published · $116.4M Funds implementation and management of a Nevada hate crimes hotline available to report possible hate crimes or incidents, receive referrals for victim services, and guidance on reporting to local law enforcement. | |
| NOLA FOR LIFE Fund The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of Mayor Mitch Landrieu's NOLA FOR LIFE murder reduction plan, a collaborative effort between the City of New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) to fund local non-profit organizations delivering high-quality… | |
| Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Local Law Enforcement Grant (MA) Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR) · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Local Law Enforcement Grant (MA) aims to support local law enforcement agencies in addressing significant public safety challenges. | |
| Community Solutions Grants The Turley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K Multi-year initiative to invest in nonprofits executing ground-level, community-driven strategies to create safer, more resilient communities. | |
| Mini-Grants DOT Highway Safety Grants · State Not published · Varies Funding assistance available to law enforcement and eligible non-profit organizations for: preliminary breath testing (PBT) units, radar units, in-car video cameras, selective overtime enforcement, car safety seats, traffic safety… | |
| Environmental Officer Grants Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Environmental Officer Grants aim to combat illegal dumping in Oklahoma by providing funding up to $50,000 for salaries, equipment, and cleanup efforts. Eligible applicants include government units and recognized organizations. | |
| Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Maryland State Police · State Not published · Varies Assisting in the prevention and deterrence of private passenger and commercial motor vehicle theft and related crime, including vandalism and theft of property from vehicles in the State of Maryland. | |
| Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · State Not published · Varies Highway Safety Paid Media Campaigns Request for Applications Pedestrian Education Media Campaign Impaired Driving Enforcement Media Campaign Occupant Protection Enforcement Media Campaign Application Deadline: September 18, 2026 at 5 p.m. | |
| 2026 JAG/SCIP Innovation Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy · State Not published · Varies | |
| Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention - General Grant Illinois Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · $2.4M 27-0343-25 Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention - General The Impaired Driving Prevention Program (IDP) is an initiative of BSPE that promotes the safety and well-being of all people using Illinois’ roadways. | |
| School Resource Officer Incentive Grant Program Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is launching the School Resource Officer Incentive Grant Program to fund and sustain School Resource Officer positions. | |
| RFP #237: Extended School Day / School Violence Prevention Grant 2026-2031 New York State Education Department · Foundation Not published · $125K – $450K Pursuant to New York State Education Law §2814: Omnibus school violence prevention grant program, the primary purpose of the Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention (ESD/SVP) Program is to award competitive grants to provide support… | |
| BCF Grantmaking: Stronger Neighborhoods Grants Baltimore Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Baltimore Community Foundation's Stronger Neighborhoods Grants aim to enhance community safety, cleanliness, and vibrancy. | |
| Hospital-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (HVIPP) Continuation Grant Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is accepting applications for the continuation of the Hospital-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (HVIPP). | |
| Group Violence Reduction Strategy Grant DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement · Foundation Not published · $750K The Group Violence Reduction Strategy Grant, administered by the DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, aims to reduce gun violence in Washington, D.C. This initiative seeks applications from organizations providing violence… | |
| Institute 2 Innovate (I2i) Program Capacity Building For Violence Prevention Programs NOFO (IL) Grant Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Institute 2 Innovate (I2i) Program provides vital funding for capacity building in violence prevention programs. | |
| Fostering Resilience Grant The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $30K The Fostering Resilience Grant by The Minneapolis Foundation invites applications to support community-driven initiatives aimed at preventing violence and fostering resilience among youth aged 11 to 30 in Minneapolis. | |
| Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities Grants The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities Grants, initiated by the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities in 2016, aims to reduce violence during summer months. |
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Crime prevention grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 3 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 4 3%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 16 11%
- No deadline published
- 125 84%
Only 4 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active crime prevention grants
- Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy 13 active
- Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services 9 active
- Coliseum Central Business 4 active
- California Highway Patrol 3 active
- Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority 3 active
- Palmettopride the Governor's Council on Beautification & Litter 3 active
95 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 148 active crime prevention grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 17, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 5 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About crime prevention grants
Crime prevention grants fund community policing, youth programs, neighborhood safety initiatives, environmental design, and evidence-based prevention strategies. The U.S. Department of Justice is the leading federal funder through the COPS Office, the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for youth-focused work. State administering agencies distribute much of this funding, and private foundations support local prevention and community safety programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do crime prevention grants award?
Of the 148 crime prevention grants Grantable lists as of October 17, 2026, 69 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $100K, and the middle half fall between $15K and $500K. The largest is $9.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most crime prevention grants?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (13), Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (9), Coliseum Central Business (4), California Highway Patrol (3), and Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (3). In all, 95 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are crime prevention grants due?
Of 148 grants listed, 3 accept applications on a rolling basis, 4 have a published upcoming deadline, 16 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 125 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for crime prevention?
Crime prevention grants fund community policing, youth mentoring and after-school programs, neighborhood watch and safety initiatives, crime prevention through environmental design, school safety, and data-driven prevention strategies. Federal sources include the COPS Office, the Bureau of Justice Assistance and its Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for youth work. State agencies and private foundations add further support for local programs.
Who funds crime prevention grants?
The U.S. Department of Justice is the dominant federal funder, working through the COPS Office, the Office of Justice Programs and its Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Much of this money is administered by State Administering Agencies that run their own competitions. Beyond government, national and community foundations and corporate philanthropy fund neighborhood safety, youth development, and prevention initiatives directly.
How can a community group fund a crime prevention program?
Community groups often combine sources: a sub-grant from their State Administering Agency under a federal formula program like JAG, partnership with a local law enforcement agency that holds a COPS Office award, and private foundation grants for the community-facing elements. Because many federal programs require a government applicant, partnering with a city, county, or police department as the lead applicant or fiscal sponsor is a common and effective path. Tie every request to local crime data and a clear, measurable strategy.
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