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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Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program Crime Prevention Grants · State Not published · Varies Federal formula grant program for victim assistance services under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). Administered by the State Administering Agency (SAA) to support crime victims and victim services.	Not published	Varies
Governor's Highway Safety Program Grant North Carolina Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Governor's Highway Safety Program in North Carolina provides essential funding to law enforcement agencies, local governments, and nonprofits aimed at reducing traffic accidents.	Not published	Varies
Crime Prevention Fund Police Agency Grants Crime Prevention Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Crime Prevention Fund provides special-request grants to police departments in its service area west of Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota.	Rolling	Varies
Reasons for Hope Micro-Grant Program Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Reasons for Hope Micro-Grant Program, initiated by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, offers grants between $1,000 and $10,000 to support community-driven initiatives in Milwaukee.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Police Accountability, Community, and Transparency Grant (PACT) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies Police Accountability, Community, and Transparency Grant support law enforcement agencies across the State of Maryland with the development of effective accountability procedures to achieve their goals of lawfulness and legitimacy while…	Not published	Varies
SNUG Street Outreach and SNUG Social Work Program in the City of Syracuse Grant New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.8M The SNUG Street Outreach and SNUG Social Work Program in Syracuse aims to combat gun violence through an evidence-based initiative that treats violence as a disease.	Not published	Up to $1.8M
Back to Business - Grant Fund (Kansas City) Missouri Restaurant Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Financial assistance to small businesses impacted by vandalism and property crime	Not published	Varies
FY 2027 School Safety Officer Program Grant Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2027 School Resource Officer Incentive Grant Program Funding Opportunities for School Security Officers (SSO) grants.	Not published	Up to $50K
Coliseum Central Security Improvement Grant Coliseum Central Business · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The Coliseum Central BID's Security Improvement Grant matches up to $2,500 of physical improvements that enhance the level of security and safety of businesses or public spaces within the district.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Program [CB] & Enhancement Based Aid Program [EB] RFA Grant Nebraska Crime Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nebraska Crime Commission is offering up to $5,498,000 for the Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Program.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Funds for New Jersey Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program (NJHVIP) - Hudson County Grant New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety · Foundation Not published · Up to $659K The New Jersey Attorney General oversees the Department of Law and Public Safety (LPS or the Department), which consists of more than 8,000 employees across 24 divisions, offices, and commissions.	Not published	Up to $659K
Safe Passage, Safe Blocks RFA Grant District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies The Safe Passage, Safe Blocks RFA aims to enhance student safety during their commutes by funding community-based organizations to provide a visible adult presence along designated routes.	Not published	Varies
United We Stand Grant: Local Emergency Planning Committees (NV) State of Nevada Emergency Response Commission · State Not published · Up to $32K The United We Stand Grant provides vital funding for Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) in Nevada, aimed at enhancing preparedness against terrorism.	Not published	Up to $32K
Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program - Law Enforcement: Large-Size Law Enforcement Organizations/Agencies (CA) California Highway Patrol · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program aims to support large-size law enforcement organizations in California, focusing on training and enforcement related to impaired driving laws, including those pertaining to cannabis.	Not published	Up to $1M
State Aid to Localities With Police Departments ("599") Department of Criminal Justice Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Gun Violence Reduction Grant (GVRG) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The Gun Violence Reduction Grant is open to law enforcement agencies and/or prosecutors who have a demonstrated need, combined with a viable plan for addressing firearms related violence in their jurisdictions.	Not published	Varies
Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program for the Eastern District of Virginia Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Not published · $25K – $200K The Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program aims to reduce violent crime and enhance public safety in the Eastern District of Virginia.	Not published	$25K – $200K
Litter Enforcement Grant Palmettopride the Governor's Council on Beautification & Litter · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Litter Enforcement Grant, funded by PalmettoPride, has been pivotal in South Carolina for 20 years, providing up to $5,000 for equipment and resources to support litter control efforts.	Not published	Up to $5K
State Aid for Police Protection Fund (SAPP) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The State Aid for Police Protection Fund is a formula-driven funding program used to supplement resources for police protection in our local communities.	Not published	Varies
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSNM) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies Project Safe Neighborhoods Grants develop, implement, and support anti-gang prevention and violent crime enforcement strategies in Maryland through dedicated partnerships forming a PSN task force.	Not published	Varies
DC Security Camera Rebate Program Van Ness Group Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Rebate program for security cameras referenced by Van Ness Main Street.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants (Annual Cycle) Porter County Substance Abuse Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction Grant (SLFRF) Governor's Office of Planning and Budget · State Not published · Varies Funds to address violent gun crime and community violence that have increased as a result of COVID-19, or to address a decrease in public sector law enforcement staffing as a result of COVID-19.	Not published	Varies
NICJR Giving Initiative National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform · Foundation Not published · Varies Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS) Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) For CVIPI and other Giving Initiative inquiries: Contact through nicjr.org	Not published	Varies

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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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