Grants for Criminal Justice

Last updated October 2, 2026

There are currently 342 open grants for criminal justice in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 147 list an award amount, with a median of $150K.

Open grants: 342; from 242 funders
Median award: $150K; middle half $15K–$412K
Total listed funding: $88.7M; across 147 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 8; 11 with a published date

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Houston Bar Foundation Community Grants Program Houston Bar Association · Foundation Rolling · $100K Funds Houston-area projects that support at least one pillar of the Houston Bar Foundation's mission	Rolling	$100K
ABE Opportunity Grants American Bar Endowment · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K The American Bar Endowment's Opportunity Grant Program provides funding for innovative, boots-on-the-ground initiatives that address urgent legal needs of the public.	Rolling	Up to $25K
Strategic Initiatives Grants State Justice Institute · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Strategic Initiatives Grants (SIG) program, managed by the State Justice Institute (SJI), offers flexible funding to tackle pressing national court issues.	Rolling	Varies
Stand Up For Change Scholarship Fund Community Action Stops Abuse Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The fund aims to improve the experience of domestic violence survivors and people of color in the criminal justice system and create a system more reflective of the individuals it serves.	Rolling	Varies
Fuel Their Fire Scholarship Fund Grant York County Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $2K York County Community Foundation was founded in 1961 by generous visionaries who saw an opportunity to perpetually support their community by pooling charitable giving, investing it to grow over time and make grants to charity from the…	Rolling	$2K
Medical Freedom Fund / Censorship Defense Fund Straight Truth About Hormones Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides grants to support legal expenses for individuals experiencing violations of human and civil rights related to medical freedom and censorship.	Rolling	Varies
FACTS Impact Fund Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies A donor-advised fund administered by Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley focused on funding organizations working to overcome systemic issues.	Rolling	Varies
Smart Justice Spark Grants The Michelson 20MM Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K The Michelson Smart Justice Initiative offers Smart Justice Spark Grants aimed at reducing recidivism and supporting the re-entry of system-impacted individuals through enhanced access to education and employment.	Rolling	Up to $25K
Executive Clemency (Pardon) Application and Guidelines Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services · State Rolling · Varies Executive Clemency (Pardon) for person(s) convicted of a crime in the State of Maryland. There is no fee for this service.	Rolling	Varies
General Grants Community Foundation of Howard County · Foundation Rolling · Varies Part of our regular grant cycles, general grants are a continuation of our traditional, responsive grantmaking program which supports a variety of programs and services in our counties.	Rolling	Varies
Grants for Change Invest in Others Charitable Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K	Rolling	Up to $25K
Soros Justice Fellowships Grant Open Society Institute · Foundation Rolling · $100K – $140K The Soros Justice Fellowships support innovative individuals dedicated to reforming the U.S. criminal justice system.	Rolling	$100K – $140K
Title II Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Formula Grant Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services · Foundation Rolling · $50K – $200K The Title II Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Formula Grant aims to enhance Maryland’s juvenile justice system by promoting developmental approaches that prioritize accountability without criminalization, alternatives to system…	Rolling	$50K – $200K
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Program California Board of State and Community Corrections · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1.5M The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Grant Program, funded by the California Board of State and Community Corrections, aims to enhance local governments' ability to provide substance use disorder treatment for incarcerated…	Rolling	Up to $1.5M
Robert P. Koch Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Easily learn more about the Robert P. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 04 Mar 2027.	Rolling	Varies
Community Development Grants- Regular Grants (greater than $10,000) The Abell Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $10K The Abell Foundation's Community Development Grants support initiatives in Baltimore City that enhance quality of life and address urban poverty.	Rolling	$10K
Performance Incentive Grant Fund (PIGF/PJRA) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Rolling · 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.	Rolling	Varies
Edward Lee Elmore Summer Fellowship in Public Interest Law Grant The University of Texas Law School Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law - The University of Texas School of Law The William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law was created in 2004 when the law school joined with Judge William Wayne Justice’s former…	Rolling	Varies
Juvenile Offender Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Program Grants (Non-Direct Juvenile Accountability Grant program) Kids Forward Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $275K	Rolling	$275K
125 Pretrial Success Program Grant Illinois Department of Human Services · Foundation Rolling · $100K – $500K The 125 Pretrial Success Program, funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, aims to provide case management for eligible participants charged with a criminal offense and granted pretrial release.	Rolling	$100K – $500K
Rafaela A. Valdez Associate Member of the Year Award National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives · Foundation Rolling · Varies Annual award recognizing outstanding NOBLE Associate Members. The awards process starts with NOBLE members nominating deserving candidates.	Rolling	Varies
Michigan Justice Fund Re-Entry and Workforce Development RFP Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Foundation Rolling · Varies _Note: Applications will be accepted through the Community Foundation's Fluxx portal.	Rolling	Varies
Redeploy Illinois - Planning Grant Human Services · State Rolling · $500K – $2.5M	Rolling	$500K – $2.5M
Daniel W. Schindlbeck Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Daniel W. Schindlbeck Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund, established in 2004, provides scholarships for students pursuing careers in criminal justice or law enforcement.	Rolling	Varies

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for criminal justice award?

Of the 342 open grants for criminal justice Grantable lists as of October 2, 2026, 147 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $150K, and the middle half fall between $15K and $412K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for criminal justice?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (12), Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (8), Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) (7), Attorney General Grants (6), and Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (6). In all, 242 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are grants for criminal justice due?

Of 342 open grants, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 11 have a published upcoming deadline, 56 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 267 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

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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