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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Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program Maryland State Police · State Not published · Varies To train law enforcement agency personnel as Drug Recognition Experts in the State of Maryland.	Not published	Varies
Youth Opportunities Program Grant Missouri Department of Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) aims to enhance community engagement and positive development for youth under 21 years old through public-private partnerships.	Not published	Varies
Community Program Fund (CGPF) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the Community Program fund is to assist local law enforcement agencies with establishing community programs and agencies of local government in establishing violence intervention programs.	Not published	Varies
Community Solutions Grants March Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K A multi-year funding initiative supporting nonprofits executing ground-level, community-driven strategies to tackle systemic issues and empower communities. First round awarded $450,000 across five organizations in May 2025.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Thomas Ritsche Youth Grants Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Thomas Ritsche Youth Grants, administered by the Central Minnesota Community Foundation, aims to support youth-related programs that promote safety and reduce crime among youth.	Not published	$5K – $10K
STO*P Violence Against Women (VAWA) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies To supports communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes…	Not published	Varies
Project Safe Neighborhoods Grants Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services · Foundation Not published · $100K – $303K The Project Safe Neighborhoods Grants aim to reduce violent crime and gang activity in Maryland through collaborative efforts among law enforcement agencies and community partners.	Not published	$100K – $303K
Municipal Road Safety Grant (MA) Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR) · Foundation Not published · Up to $65K The Municipal Road Safety Grant (MA) provides funding for police departments in Massachusetts to enhance traffic safety initiatives.	Not published	Up to $65K
RFA- SHSP and UASI – Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement Projects Grant State of Texas Office of the Governor · State Not published · $10K The RFA- SHSP and UASI grant program by the State of Texas Office of the Governor aims to bolster state and local initiatives for preventing terrorism and enhancing public safety.	Not published	$10K
Innovations in Community-Based Crime Reduction Program New Kensington Community Development Corp · Foundation Not published · $1M	Not published	$1M
Security Camera Grant Program Coliseum Central Business · Foundation Not published · Varies To help Coliseum Central Business Improvement District business and property owners enhance the safety of their property through security camera installation.	Not published	Varies
Bergel Institute Fellowship - FE1: Bringing an End to the Poverty-Violence Connection in the U.S Grant The Bergel Institute · Foundation Not published · $30K Easily learn more about the Bergel Institute Fellowship - FE1: Bringing an End to the Poverty-Violence Connection in the U. The next deadline for this grant is Sun, 28 Feb 2027.	Not published	$30K
Governor's Crime Commission Grant Programs State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Block Watch Grant Program City of Phoenix · State Not published · Up to $15K The Neighborhood Block Watch Grant Program, led by the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department, aims to enhance community safety and quality of life.	Not published	Up to $15K
Encourage Arrest and Enforcement of Protective Orders Department of Criminal Justice Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Trauma Recovery Center Grant Fiscal Year 26/27 California Victim Compensation Board · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Trauma Recovery Center Grant for Fiscal Year 26/27, administered by the California Victim Compensation Board, provides essential funding to centers across California that support victims of violent crime.	Not published	Up to $2M
Impaired Driving Mini Grants: Non-Enforcement Montana Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) invites proposals for the Impaired Driving Mini Grants: Non-Enforcement, aimed at reducing impaired driving in local communities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Office of Traffic Safety - Grants Public Safety Department · State Not published · Varies The Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Enforcement grant program provides federal funds to law enforcement agencies to conduct enhanced traffic enforcement.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Highway Safety Office – Law Enforcement Grants Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Provides federal funds for overtime and equipment to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related crashes, deaths, and injuries on Maryland roadways.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 47 Grant Program: Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act Cohort 5 California Board of State and Community Corrections · Foundation Not published · Up to $8M The Proposition 47 Grant Program, established under the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, aims to reduce low-level drug and property crimes by providing funds for mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and diversion…	Not published	Up to $8M
Protecting Against Hate Crimes Program (PAHC) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Program is to provide support to nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, with facilities and membership that can be targeted for a hate crime to provide security…	Not published	Varies
Community Solutions Grants Porter-Leath Early Childhood Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K A multi-year funding initiative launched in May 2025 that invests in nonprofits creating innovative, community-driven strategies to strengthen safety, resilience, and well-being.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Neighborhood Revitalization Grant The Schenectady Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $6K The Neighborhood Revitalization Grant, offered by the Schenectady Foundation, aims to enhance community well-being by funding transformative projects in Schenectady County.	Not published	$3K – $6K
Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program - Toxicology Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID): Crime Laboratories (CA) California Highway Patrol · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program supports California's Toxicology Crime Laboratories in enhancing DUI/DUID enforcement.	Not published	Up to $2M

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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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