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 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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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| H. C. Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Grant H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The H. C. Gemmer Family Christian Foundation, established in 1956, focuses on peace, justice, and racial harmony. | |
| Foundation for Improvement of Justice Awards Grant Foundation for the Improvement of Justice · Foundation Rolling · $15K The Foundation for Improvement of Justice Awards recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to improving the civil and criminal justice systems in the U.S. Nominations are accepted year-round, with… | |
| Growth Opportunities (GO MKE) Employ Milwaukee Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2M Growth Opportunities (GO MKE) provides services to youth and young adults aged 15-18 who are at high risk of involvement in violence. | |
| Youthprise-Ramsey County Partnership High Fidelity Wraparound Program Youthprise · Foundation Rolling · $160K – $200K |
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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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