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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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) - Task Force NOFO (NE) Nebraska Crime Commission · Foundation Not published · $150K The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Task Force NOFO in Nebraska aims to enhance crime prevention and control efforts through targeted funding for task forces.	Not published	$150K
Bullying Prevention Grant State of Nevada Department of Education · State Not published · Up to $15K The Nevada Department of Education (NDE or Department) leads and collaborates with Nevada's 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity Statewide.	Not published	Up to $15K
State Budget Community Needs RFP United Way of Wayne County Inc · Foundation Not published · From $50B The UWWC Board of Directors identified three areas of support based on 2023 needs assessment:	Not published	From $50B
External Agency Fund- Youth Engagement Services (YES!) Funding Grant Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government · Foundation Not published · $25K – $75K The Youth Services External Agency Fund Grant, offered by the Louisville Metro Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, aims to combat gun violence through innovative community strategies.	Not published	$25K – $75K
School Safety Personnel and Programming Grant ( New School Safety Personnel Positions ) Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The School Safety Personnel and Programming Grant, offered by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, provides funding for school safety personnel and necessary equipment.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Montgomery County Community Development Block Grant Montgomery County Maryland Department of Housing and Community Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K The Montgomery County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) provides essential funding annually to support low- and moderate-income residents through various public service activities.	Not published	Up to $45K
Entertainment District Security Grant (EDSG) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The primary purpose of EDSG funding is to assist community organizations, nonprofit organizations, and local governments to fund security operations during times of high pedestrian traffic in entertainment districts from which a higher…	Not published	Varies
Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program Ohio Department of Public Safety · Foundation Not published · Varies The Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program, administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, aims to support initiatives that enhance public safety and reduce violent crimes.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution (VSTOP) Limited Competition Grant Program Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Not published · $300K The Virginia Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution (VSTOP) Limited Competition Grant Program aims to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement in Virginia.	Not published	$300K
Community Safety Works Grants: Cameras, Lighting and Related Safety Services Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · Foundation Not published · $35K – $100K The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development offers grants ranging from $35,000 to $100,000 aimed at enhancing community safety through lighting, camera surveillance, and related services.	Not published	$35K – $100K
Community Affiliates Network (CAN) Mini-Grants Woodson Center · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Woodson Center awards mini-grants through its Community Affiliates Network (CAN) to support local grassroots organizations and social entrepreneurs addressing urgent community problems.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Security Camera Grant (Crime & Opioid Initiative) Mon Valley Alliance · Foundation Not published · $3K Grant to help combat crime and the opioid epidemic in the Mid Mon Valley region through installation, maintenance, repair and operation of security cameras connected to local police stations.	Not published	$3K
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system.	Not published	Varies
Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program FRO Compliance and Enforcement NOFO (IL) Grant Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program aims to enhance the ability of state and local governments, as well as law enforcement agencies, to enforce Firearm Restraining Orders (FROs).	Not published	$50K – $500K
Flexible Assistance for Survivors (FA) Pilot Grant Program (CA) California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Foundation Not published · $1 – $700K The Flexible Assistance for Survivors (FA) Pilot Grant Program in California aims to enhance safety, healing, and financial stability for victims of crime and their families. It provides direct cash assistance ranging from $1 to $700,000.	Not published	$1 – $700K
Maryland Community Crime Prevention/D.A.R.E. Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services · State Not published · Varies To conduct Statewide Crime Prevention Training Programs and Workshops for Maryland residents. The central State coordinating body for crime prevention information and resources.	Not published	Varies
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Fund- Equipment Grants Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Fund provides essential funding for local law enforcement agencies to enhance their equipment and capabilities.	Not published	Up to $40K
Violence & Delinquency Prevention Programs Grant Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K 2025-27 Violence & Delinquency Prevention Programs The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is now accepting applications under the 2025-27 Violence and Delinquency Prevention Programs (VDPP) solicitation.	Not published	Up to $250K
Domestic Violence Unit Program (DVUP) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the Domestic Violence Unit Program is to assist local law enforcement agencies in creating specialized units for entry and service of ex parte and protective orders, and to update and maintain their domestic violence…	Not published	Varies
School Resource Officers Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Funding for school resource officer programs in public and non-public schools. Award notifications available for multiple fiscal years.	Not published	Varies
Project Grants DOT Highway Safety Grants · State Not published · Varies Traffic safety projects and activities available to organizations. Applications for projects with potential to impact priority traffic safety areas are annually reviewed.	Not published	Varies
PalmettoPride Enforcement Grant Palmettopride the Governor's Council on Beautification & Litter · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program to support law enforcement and code enforcement efforts related to litter prevention and illegal dumping.	Not published	Varies
Local Law Enforcement Agency Violent Crime Witness Protection Program Grant Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority · Foundation Not published · $75K – $1M Local Law Enforcement Agency Violent Crime Witness Protection Program The Violent Crime Witness Protection Program (VCWPP) will support reimbursement of implementing agency expenses for the relocation of witnesses, victims, and other…	Not published	$75K – $1M
Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program - Toxicology Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID): Medical Examiners/Coroner’s Offices, and Law Enforcement Coroner’s Divisions (CA) California Highway Patrol · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program aims to enhance data collection in Medical Examiner and Coroner's offices regarding DUI/DUID incidents. With approximately $11 million available, each grant application can request up to $2 million.	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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