Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 354 active grants for criminal justice in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
Grants for Criminal Justice provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
125 Pretrial Success Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services Amount: US $100,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The 125 Pretrial Success…
2026 JAG/SCIP Innovation Details - Award Range: Not Applicable - Project Dates: 09/01/2026 - 06/30/2027 - Award Announcement: 08/01/2026 - Recurring: No
230 Outpatient Fitness Restoration Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Mental Health Amount: US $18,000 - US $227,479 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary…
832 Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) Community Reintegration NOFO Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Mental Health Amount: Approximately US…
ABE Opportunity Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Bar Endowment Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The American Bar Endowment's Opportunity Grant Program provides…
Overview The Abell Foundation awards grants to nonprofit community partners working to improve the quality of life in Baltimore. We provide seed funding for innovative pilots, support for ongoing…
Adult Day Reporting Center Program (DRCE) The primary purpose of the Adult Day Reporting Center program is to enable a local jurisdiction to implement a Day Reporting Center to provide…
Allegheny County Bar Foundation Grants: Fellows GIVE Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allegheny County Bar Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Allegheny County Bar…
Allison Tenbarge Criminal Justice Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Allison Tenbarge Criminal…
Alternatives to Secure Detention for Juvenile Status Offenders Funder: Office of Justice Assistance (OJA) Status: Grant opportunity announced March 17, 2009 Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Funding…
Alternatives to Secure Detention for Juvenile Status Offenders Funder: Office of Justice Assistance (OJA) Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Focus Areas: - Fund new grants for projects, research, or other…
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funding for Youth and Youthful Offenders Funder: Office of Justice Assistance (OJA) Status: Accepting applications as of July 8, 2009 Geographic Scope:…
Annual Grant Program Funder: The Lenny Zakim Fund (MA, US) Geographic Scope: Eastern Massachusetts Eligibility: - Nonprofit organizations based in eastern Massachusetts - Operating budgets under…
Annual Grants Program Funder: American Arbitration Association - International Center for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) Foundation Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas:…
Anthony “Tony” Gobar Juvenile Justice Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation For Mississippi Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 13, 2025 Summary The Anthony…
Anti-Impunity Fund (AIF) Geographic Scope: Central America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and northern Central America) Focus Areas: - Fighting impunity in Central America - Support for civil…
Arizona Justice Reinvestment Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vitalyst Health Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary The Arizona Justice Reinvestment…
Arnall Community Funds Overview: The Arnall Community Funds, part of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, award grants to local nonprofits providing services to people in the justice and foster…
Arnall Community Funds Focus Areas: - Youth programs and services - Juvenile justice reform - Criminal justice reform - Services for people in the justice system - Foster care system support -…
Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice Innovation Fellowships Funder: Social Science Research Council (SSRC) / Arnold Ventures Focus Areas: - Criminal justice policy - Policy-relevant causal research -…
Grants for Criminal Justice come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.