Crime Prevention Grants
Last updated October 17, 2026
Grantable tracks 148 active crime prevention grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| STOP Grant (Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act) Porter County Substance Abuse Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Federally funded initiative to strengthen local capacity to prevent and reduce underage alcohol use | |
| SFY26 Non-Competitive Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program Grant New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety · Foundation Not published · Up to $9.5M Under the direction of the Attorney General, the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Law & Public Safety are dedicated to making New Jersey safe for all its residents and visitors. | |
| Safe Streets and Roads for All TransOptions Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Phoenix Police Foundation Grant Program Phoenix Police Foundation Inc · Foundation 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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