Crime Prevention Grants

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 150 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
150
from 98 funders
Median award
$100K
middle half $15K–$500K
Total listed funding
$48.9M
across 69 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines
3
6 with a published date

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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.

RPSA Violence Prevention Services

Human Services · State

Dec 1, 2026 · Varies

Trauma Recovery Center Grant Fiscal Year 27/28

Victim Compensation Board · State

Dec 15, 2026 · Varies

The Trauma Recovery Center Grant funds centers throughout California that assist victims of violent crime. These centers provide wrap-around services and assist victims who are typically unserved and underserved communities.

Community Partnership for Deflection and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Criminal Justice Info Authority · State

Dec 15, 2026 · Varies

The CP program provides funding to law enforcement, other first responders, and local government agencies to develop and implement collaborative deflection programs in Illinois that offer immediate pathways to substance use treatment and…

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.

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Crime prevention grants by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing
3 2%
Upcoming date published
6 4%
Stated cycle, no date yet
16 11%
No deadline published
125 83%

Only 6 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.

Funders with the most active crime prevention grants

  1. Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy 13 active
  2. Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services 9 active
  3. Coliseum Central Business 4 active
  4. California Highway Patrol 3 active
  5. Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority 3 active
  6. Palmettopride the Governor's Council on Beautification & Litter 3 active

98 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 150 active crime prevention grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of November 7, 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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Crime Prevention Grants by state

Browse crime prevention grants available to organizations in 14 states.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do crime prevention grants award?

Of the 150 crime prevention grants Grantable lists as of November 7, 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, 98 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are crime prevention grants due?

Of 150 grants listed, 3 accept applications on a rolling basis, 6 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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