Grants for Criminal Justice
Last updated July 2, 2026
There are currently 339 active grants for criminal justice in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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About grants for criminal justice
Criminal justice grants fund law enforcement, courts, prosecution and defense, corrections, reentry, victim services, and justice technology and research. The U.S. Department of Justice is the leading source through its Office of Justice Programs, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the COPS Office, including the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. State administering agencies pass through much of this funding, and national foundations support justice reform and research.
Grants for Criminal Justice by state
Browse grants for criminal justice available to organizations in 15 states.
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Top funders for criminal justice
Foundations and grantmakers active in crime & legal related — explore each funder's giving history, typical grant sizes, and what they fund.
- Legal Services Corporation WASHINGTON, DC $535.5M given/yr
- The 85 Fund FORT WORTH, TX $118.2M given/yr
- Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corp BOSTON, MA $72.6M given/yr
- Legal Services of New Jersey Inc EDISON, NJ $57.5M given/yr
- Maryland Legal Services Corporation BALTIMORE, MD $47.7M given/yr
- Fjc NEW YORK, NY $40.6M given/yr
- The Florida Bar Foundation Inc MAITLAND, FL $37.5M given/yr
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA $26.6M given/yr
- The District of Columbia Bar Foundation WASHINGTON, DC $26.1M given/yr
- Agape Network Inc MIAMI, FL $24.2M given/yr
- The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale Foundation Inc BRONX, NY $16.9M given/yr
- Respect Together HARRISBURG, PA $16.8M given/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for criminal justice?
Criminal justice grants support law enforcement equipment and personnel, prosecution and courts, indigent defense, corrections and reentry programs, drug and mental health diversion, victim and witness services, technology improvements, and research and evaluation. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions, supplemented by COPS Office hiring grants and numerous specialized Office of Justice Programs solicitations.
What is the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)?
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program is a U.S. Department of Justice formula grant administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and it is the leading source of federal criminal justice funding to states, tribes, and local governments. JAG dollars can support personnel, equipment, training, technical assistance, and information systems across law enforcement, prosecution and courts, corrections, prevention, drug treatment, and victim and witness initiatives. State allocations are driven by population and reported violent crime.
How do agencies and nonprofits apply for criminal justice grants?
Federal formula programs like JAG flow to a designated State Administering Agency, which runs its own sub-grant competition, so local agencies and nonprofits should start by contacting that agency to learn deadlines and priorities. Competitive Office of Justice Programs and COPS Office solicitations are posted on Grants.gov and the DOJ JustGrants system. Strong applications connect requests to data, an evidence-based strategy, and clear performance measures.
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