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.
NIJ FY25 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults This NOFO seeks to fund applications for rigorous research and evaluation projects in five topical areas: (1)…
NOBLE Scholarship Awards Funder: National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Geographic Scope: United States Overview: NOBLE seeks to recognize deserving individuals through its…
NOFO 1745-0701- Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)- Law Enforcement/Prosecution-Based Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Amount: US $55,000 - US $500,000…
Office of the Public Defender (OPD) Grant opportunities from Office of the Public Defender (OPD). Visit the agency website for current listings.
Ohio Sexual Assault Investigations Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Office of Criminal & Justice Services Last Updated: July 19, 2025 Summary The Ohio Sexual Assault Investigations Grant…
OJJDP FY25 Family Treatment Court Program This NOFO will support state and local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Tribal governments to establish new, enhance existing, or…
OJJDP FY25 Family-Based Alternative Justice This NOFO will support the implementation of new, and enhance existing, family-based alternative sentencing programs for parents/primary caregivers who are…
OJJDP FY25 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program This NOFO will support states, state and local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Tribal governments to implement new and…
OJJDP FY25 Nonparticipating States: Connecticut, Texas, and Wyoming This NOFO will make funding available to local public and private non-profit agencies within states that have chosen not to submit…
OJJDP FY25 Nonparticipating States: Connecticut, Texas, and Wyoming Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: US DOJ: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Amount: Up to US $1,045,806 Last…
OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program This NOFO will assist states in planning, establishing, operating, coordinating, and evaluating projects directly or through grants and contracts with…
OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: US DOJ: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Amount: Up to US $4,204,755 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary…
OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program Training and Technical Assistance Center Status: ACTIVE Funder: US DOJ: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Amount: Up to US…
OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program Training and Technical Assistance Center This NOFO will fund the Title II Formula Grants program Training and Technical Assistance Center to (1) strengthen…
OJJDP Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program Funder: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Geographic Scope: United States Eligible Court Type: Juvenile drug treatment courts…
Opportunity Grant Program Funder: American Bar Endowment (ABE) Geographic Scope: United States Focus: Funding urgent, boots-on-the-ground initiatives Status: The 2026 grant cycle is now closed. The…
Organizing Grants Purpose: Funds grassroots activist projects prioritizing those with small budgets and little access to mainstream funding. Focus Areas: The AJ Muste Foundation supports grassroots…
OSBF: Racial Justice Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio State Bar Foundation Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The Ohio State Bar Foundation's Racial Justice Initiative Grant, launched in…
PAPIS: Virginia Prisoner Reentry Program - Agency: Department of Criminal Justice Services - Application Period: TBA
PCCD Developing Satellite CACs Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Pennsylvania…