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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JAG Training and Equipment Program Grant California Board of State and Community Corrections · Foundation Not published · $10K – $7.7M The JAG Training and Equipment Program provides vital funding to California counties for equipment and training aimed at enhancing law enforcement and community safety.	Not published	$10K – $7.7M
GHSP Community Grants North Carolina Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Varies The GHSP Community Grants program, managed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, aims to enhance highway safety.	Not published	Varies
CY2026 SRO/SSO Incentive Grant Program Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The CY2026 SRO/SSO Incentive Grant Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, aims to enhance school safety by funding new School Resource Officer (SRO) positions.	Not published	Up to $100K
Maryland Highway Safety Office - General Safety Grants Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Provides funds for activities that focus on highway safety priorities: impaired driving prevention, distracted driving prevention, speeding and aggressive driving prevention, occupant protection, and the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists…	Not published	Varies
Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) program is envisioned as a coalition of criminal justice agencies that collaborates and coordinates tactics, resources, and intelligence through comprehensive data sharing…	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Assistance Program Grant Missouri Department of Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, provides tax credits to incentivize donations for community projects.	Not published	Up to $500K
Henry T. Nicholas III Foundation - California Grants Henry T Nicholas III Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies About the Henry T. Nicholas, III Foundation The Foundation has been at the forefront nationally in supporting victims' rights, reflecting Dr. Nicholas' longstanding commitment to victims of violent crime.	Not published	Varies
Police Agency Grants Crime Prevention Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crime Prevention Fund provides special request grants to police departments in their service area to support law enforcement operations and community safety initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Non-County Agency Funding Grant New Hanover County · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K New Hanover County offers financial assistance through its Non-County Agency Funding program to support nonprofit organizations that align with its strategic objectives outlined in the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.	Not published	Up to $50K
PalmettoPride Litter Prevention Grant Palmettopride the Governor's Council on Beautification & Litter · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Competitive grant program providing funding to organizations and government agencies to prevent litter and support cleanup efforts across South Carolina.	Not published	Up to $15K
Citizen Security Research Initiative Grant Innovations for Poverty Action a Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Not published · $75K – $400K IPA's Citizen Security Research Initiative (CSRI) supports rigorous impact evaluations, pilot studies, infrastructure and public goods projects, and foundational and contextual research to inform policies and programs on building safer…	Not published	$75K – $400K
SJFN: Rapid Response Grants Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The SJFN Rapid Response Grants provide up to $3,000 to grassroots organizations for urgent and unanticipated projects in response to political climate changes.	Not published	Up to $3K
Body Worn Camera Grant Funding Request for Proposal Ohio Office of Criminal & Justice Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ohio Body-Worn Camera Grant Program aims to enhance law enforcement transparency and accountability by providing funding for agencies to establish or upgrade their body-worn camera programs.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Victims of Crime (MVOC) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The primary purpose of the MVOC Fund is to provide advocacy and support services to victims of crime for developing and enhancing existing programs that serve victims of crime in Maryland.	Not published	Varies
2026 DFC National Community Anti-Drug Institute Notice of Funding Opportunity Grant Executive Office of the President · Foundation Not published · Up to $2.5M The 2026 DFC National Community Anti-Drug Institute Notice of Funding Opportunity invites national nonprofit organizations with expertise in community anti-drug coalitions to apply.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
Junior Board of Rock Island Grants Moline Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies About Moline Regional Community Foundation Founded in 1953, MRCF partners with generous individuals who genuinely care about our community by establishing any number of grantmaking funds, including donor-advised, nonprofit endowments…	Not published	Varies
Department of Public Safety - Crime Victim Grants Program Public Safety Department · State Not published · Varies The Office of Justice Programs, Crime Victim Grants Unit (CVGU), distributes approximately $32 million in state and federal funds to nearly 150 agencies throughout Minnesota to provide direct advocacy services to victims of crime.	Not published	Varies
Performance Incentive Grant Fund (PIGF/PJRA) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The Performance Incentive Grant Fund (PIGF/PJRA) is to reduce Maryland’s state and local incarcerated population through appropriate diversion, deflection, service provision and recidivism reduction resources.	Not published	Varies
School Resource Officers (SRO) Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Grant program for school resource officer funding in Kentucky public and non-public schools. Multiple fiscal year awards available.	Not published	Varies
Alston Beech Foundation Grant Alston Beech Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alston Beech Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations with clear, identifiable needs in the North Central Philadelphia area.	Not published	Varies
Summer of Healing Grants The Hear Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K The Hear Foundation's inaugural "Summer of Healing" grant program, launched in June 2022, supports community projects in gun violence reduction, trauma, and workforce development.	Not published	$75K
Black Giving Collective Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Black Giving Collective (BGC) supports Black-led and Black-owned community initiatives that address disparities facing the Black community in our eight-county region.	Not published	Varies
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) - Federal Grant Program Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Established in 1988, administers the Crime Victims Fund which supports a broad array of programs and services that focus on helping victims in the immediate aftermath of crime and continuing to support them as they rebuild their lives.	Not published	Varies
Illegal Dump Free PA Pa Cleanways Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Help local government and local law enforcement officials curb illegal dumping by providing surveillance equipment to expose and prosecute illegal dumpers. Illegal dumping is a state-wide concern found in every county.	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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