Grants for Criminal Justice

Last updated October 2, 2026

There are currently 343 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: 343; from 243 funders
Median award: $150K; middle half $15K–$412K
Total listed funding: $88.7M; across 147 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 8; 12 with a published date

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Evening Reporting Centers (ERC) Maryland Department of Juvenile Services · State Rolling · Varies A program that servies youth as an alternative to detention. Youth are required to report daily, and the program includes transportation, meals, and enrichment activites.	Rolling	Varies
Youth Organizer Leadership Program Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health Program Management · Foundation Rolling · Varies Young men and women come together to build leadership skills, share youth-led strategies, and gain support for personal, professional and career development goals through a six-month program.	Rolling	Varies
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) - Task Force NOFO (NE) Nebraska Crime Commission · Foundation Rolling · $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.	Rolling	$150K
Grants to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult and Family Treatment Drug Courts (361584) FORECAST Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Grants to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult and Family Treatment Drug Courts aims to enhance SUD treatment services within drug courts.	Rolling	Varies
Religious & Volunteer Services Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services · State Rolling · Varies Private citizens volunteer assistance and support to the Division of Parole and Probation staff and offenders in a variety of functions. Volunteers also include student interns performing practicums for field experience.	Rolling	Varies
Smith Richardson Foundation: Domestic Public Policy Grant Smith Richardson Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Smith Richardson Foundation's Domestic Public Policy Grant supports initiatives that help address critical challenges in the U.S. It funds research and evaluations of public policies while promoting innovative solutions to enhance…	Rolling	Varies
Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation Grant The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S Hartman Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation Grant supports social justice litigation in the U.S. by providing funding to organizations involved in systemic legal cases.	Rolling	Varies
Jonathan W. Cuneo COSAL/Justice Catalyst Antitrust Fellowship Justice Catalyst Partnerships · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Mini-Grants National Youth Justice Network · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $5K Up to 100 mini-grants ranging from $1,000-$5,000 to support Youth Justice Action Month campaigns and events.	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund The Stranahan Supporting Organization · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Victims Assistance Grant Program Executive - Criminal Justice Council · State Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
MH253022 - Community Based Diversion Programs Grant New York State Office of mental health · Foundation Rolling · $200K The deadline for submission of questions is indicated above as the due date for Letter of Inquiry. Prequalification is required for all not-for-profit organizations seeking grant funding from New York State.	Rolling	$200K
Emil Gumpert Award American College of Trial Lawyers · Foundation Rolling · $150K The highest honor conferred by the American College of Trial Lawyers on a single organization annually. Recognizes programs whose principal purpose is to maintain and improve the administration of justice.	Rolling	$150K
NFWF: The Guy Bradley Award National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies In 1905, Guy Bradley, a Florida game warden, became the first wildlife law enforcement agent killed while performing his duties to protect the nation’s wildlife.	Rolling	Varies
Richardson-Lowman Serious Mental Illness Research Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $4K The Richardson-Lowman Serious Mental Illness Research Grant, offered by the American Psychological Foundation, aims to support clinical research and program evaluation focused on Serious Mental Illness (SMI).	Rolling	Up to $4K
OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program US DOJ: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) · Foundation Rolling · Up to $4.2M The OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program aims to enhance juvenile justice systems by providing funding and technical assistance to states.	Rolling	Up to $4.2M
Michigan Justice Fund Rapid Response Grant Program Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $10K The Michigan Justice Fund Rapid Response Grant Program aims to support Michigan-based advocacy and service organizations with urgent funding needs.	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Redeploy Illinois - Planning Grant (IL) Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $25K The Redeploy Illinois - Planning Grant is designed to provide funding to counties and groups of counties, including areas in Cook County, to implement community-based sanctions and treatment alternatives for juvenile offenders.	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Title II Formula Grant GOYFF Grants · State Rolling · Varies Distributes funding to organizations to implement programs supporting the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act. Addresses top-priority issues identified by the Arizona Juvenile Justice Commission.	Rolling	Varies
Justice Fellows Policy Program The Education Trust Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Justice Policy Fellowship elevates the voices of individuals directly impacted by the legal system.	Rolling	Varies
Equity and Social Justice Grants: End Mass Incarceration The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation's Equity and Social Justice Grants aim to combat mass incarceration by prioritizing community-led solutions.	Rolling	$10K – $75K
NOFO # 1745-0701- Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)- Law Enforcement/Prosecution-Based Assistance Grant Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority · Foundation Rolling · $55K – $500K The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Law Enforcement/Prosecution-Based Assistance program provides funding to support advocate positions in law enforcement agencies.	Rolling	$55K – $500K
Virginia Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution (VSTOP) Limited Competition Grant Program Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Rolling · $300K The Virginia Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution (VSTOP) Limited Competition Grant Program aims to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement in Virginia.	Rolling	$300K
Legal Aid and Service Fund Grant Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Legal Aid and Service Fund Grant, administered by the Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy, aims to provide essential legal representation to indigent defendants in serious criminal cases.	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 343 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, 243 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are grants for criminal justice due?

Of 343 open grants, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 12 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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