Grants for Criminal Justice

Last updated October 1, 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; 11 with a published date

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Anti-Impunity Fund (AIF) Seattle International Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Witness Protection Grant Program Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K The FY 2026 Witness Protection Grant Program, provided by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, aims to support witnesses and their families facing potential danger due to their cooperation in felony investigations.	Rolling	Up to $25K
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Fund- Equipment Grants Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · Foundation Rolling · Up to $40K The Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Fund provides essential funding for local law enforcement agencies to enhance their equipment and capabilities.	Rolling	Up to $40K
Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network Grant Annie E Casey Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network, supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, fosters collaboration among teams of juvenile justice leaders to improve outcomes for at-risk youth.	Rolling	Varies
CalEPA Environmental Enforcement and Training Grant California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $100K The CalEPA Environmental Enforcement and Training Grant supports public entities and nonprofit organizations in enhancing environmental law enforcement through training and investigation.	Rolling	$10K – $100K
Racial Equity Fund Grant York County Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $15K The Racial Equity Fund Grant, initiated by the York County Community Foundation in 2021, aims to promote equitable opportunities by funding projects that combat racism and inequity.	Rolling	Up to $15K
Charles Hayward Foundation: Main Grants Charles Hayward Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to £15,000 The Charles Hayward Foundation offers main grants for charities with an income over £350,000 in Social & Criminal Justice and Heritage & Conservation.	Rolling	Up to £15,000
Gun Violence Prevention & Justice Reform Grant The Joyce Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Gun Violence Prevention & Justice Reform Grant by The Joyce Foundation aims to create safer communities in the Great Lakes region.	Rolling	Varies
Seeding Justice General Grantmaking Program Seeding Justice · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $15K Seeding Justice's primary grantmaking program that uses participatory grantmaking (PGM) to support social change organizing.	Rolling	$10K – $15K
PCCD Developing Satellite CACs Grants Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) · Foundation Rolling · Up to $300K The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) invites applications for funding under the Endowment Act, distributing $48 million from NCAA penalties to support child sexual abuse prevention and victim assistance.	Rolling	Up to $300K
Community Solutions Grants The Martin Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $50K – $150K Multi-year initiative funding organizations executing community-driven strategies to tackle systemic issues and empower communities.	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Juvenile Justice Training, Technical Assistance and Support Human Services · State Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Peace & Recovery Initiative Innovations for Poverty Action a Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Varies _NOTE: While submitting an EOI is not required to submit a full proposal, we strongly encourage research teams to submit one. See RFP for optional EOI Deadline.	Rolling	Varies
Stoneleigh Fellowship Grant Stoneleigh Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $200K – $450K The Stoneleigh Fellowship offers visionary leaders funding to transform systems serving youth, focusing on innovative research and policy changes.	Rolling	$200K – $450K
Civil Legal Aid Grants Illinois Equal Justice Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Juvenile Services Commission Grant Program (JS) Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice · Foundation Rolling · Up to $115K The Governor's Crime Control Commission was created in 1967 by Executive Order.	Rolling	Up to $115K
Implementing Gatekeeper Training within the Illinois Department of Corrections and Juvenile Detention Centers in Disproportionately Affected Communities Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Rolling · $169K This grant opportunity focuses on implementing Gatekeeper Training in Illinois' correctional facilities to address suicide prevention in communities that are disproportionately affected by mental health issues.	Rolling	$169K
Wyoming-Sullivan Counties Bar Association Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) · Foundation Rolling · Varies Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors. Applications are accepted from mid-November until mid-March.	Rolling	Varies
Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund The Oswald Supporting Organization · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Behavioral Health Consortia Informed Programs Paso del Norte Health Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Behavioral Health Consortia Informed Programs - Letters of Intent (LOI) The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks letters of intent (LOI) from eligible organizations to further the Health Foundation’s goals under the Behavioral Health…	Rolling	Varies
Title II Formula Grant (JJAC) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Rolling · Varies The Title II Formula (JJAC) Grant Program is to improve outcomes for children and youth within the juvenile justice system by increasing and strengthening programs in the areas of aftercare and reentry, alternatives to detention…	Rolling	Varies
Department of Corrections - Grants Corrections Department · State Rolling · Varies The Grants and Subsidies (GAS) Unit within the Department of Corrections administers and monitors approximately 250 grants, subsidies, contracts and reimbursements totaling over $75 million each year.	Rolling	Varies
Transformative Youth Justice Hubs (NY) Grant New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1M The Transformative Youth Justice Hubs initiative by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services aims to establish four collaborative hubs to enhance youth justice systems.	Rolling	Up to $1M
King County COVID-19 Response Grants Endowment for Equal Justice · Foundation Rolling · Varies Partnership between LFW and King County to allocate federal COVID relief funds for civil legal aid. The program addresses the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on populations already facing civil legal barriers.	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 1, 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, 11 have a published upcoming deadline, 56 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 268 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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