Grants for Gun Violence Prevention
Last updated September 25, 2026
There are currently 64 open grants for gun violence prevention in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 39 list an award amount, with a median of $100K.
- Open grants
- 64
- from 48 funders
- Median award
- $100K
- middle half $29K–$301K
- Total listed funding
- $27.2M
- across 39 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 2
- 3 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Charles Crane Family Foundation — Violence Prevention Grants Crane Family Foundation Inc · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Varies October 15 is the Charles Crane Family Foundation's proposal deadline for violence prevention requests — one of the Foundation's two published program deadlines. | |
| Fund for Safe Communities Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation December 31, 2026 · Varies | |
| Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Rolling · Varies The purpose of this program is to support effective violence reduction strategies, specifically gun violence, through evidence-based and/or evidence-informed health programs. | |
| NOLA FOR LIFE Fund The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Part of Mayor Mitch Landrieu's NOLA FOR LIFE murder reduction plan, a collaborative effort between the City of New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) to fund local non-profit organizations delivering high-quality… | |
| Temple University Hospital-Jeanes Campus Community Grant Program Anna T Jeanes Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Anna T. Jeanes Foundation funds the Temple University Hospital -- Jeanes Campus Community Grant Program, which awards grants to area (Northeast Philadelphia) community organizations for projects that promote the health and wellness of… | |
| Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Local Law Enforcement Grant (MA) Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR) · Foundation Rolling · Up to $40K The Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Local Law Enforcement Grant (MA) aims to support local law enforcement agencies in addressing significant public safety challenges. | |
| William Talbott Hillman Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $3K The William Talbott Hillman Foundation Grant supports innovative arts programming in Pittsburgh and NYC, focusing on young people and BIPOC communities. | |
| Hospital-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (HVIPP) Continuation Grant Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is accepting applications for the continuation of the Hospital-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (HVIPP). | |
| Group Violence Reduction Strategy Grant DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement · Foundation Rolling · $750K The Group Violence Reduction Strategy Grant, administered by the DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, aims to reduce gun violence in Washington, D.C. This initiative seeks applications from organizations providing violence… | |
| Fostering Resilience Grant The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $15K – $30K The Fostering Resilience Grant by The Minneapolis Foundation invites applications to support community-driven initiatives aimed at preventing violence and fostering resilience among youth aged 11 to 30 in Minneapolis. | |
| Firearm Injury Prevention Grant Orthopaedic Trauma Association · Foundation Rolling · Up to $80K Empower the orthopaedic trauma community to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy. | |
| SNUG Street Outreach and SNUG Social Work Program in the City of Syracuse Grant New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1.8M The SNUG Street Outreach and SNUG Social Work Program in Syracuse aims to combat gun violence through an evidence-based initiative that treats violence as a disease. | |
| Survivor Fellowship Program for Students Grant Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Survivor Fellowship Program for Students, initiated by Everytown for Gun Safety in 2015, empowers individuals directly affected by gun violence. | |
| Competitive Funds for New Jersey Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program (NJHVIP) - Hudson County Grant New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety · Foundation Rolling · Up to $659K The New Jersey Attorney General oversees the Department of Law and Public Safety (LPS or the Department), which consists of more than 8,000 employees across 24 divisions, offices, and commissions. | |
| Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Grant Crime Commission Grants · State Rolling · Varies Provides funding for the creation and/or implementation of extreme risk protection order (ERPO) programs, state crisis intervention court proceedings, and related gun violence reduction programs/initiatives. | |
| Gun Violence Reduction Grant (GVRG) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Rolling · Varies The Gun Violence Reduction Grant is open to law enforcement agencies and/or prosecutors who have a demonstrated need, combined with a viable plan for addressing firearms related violence in their jurisdictions. | |
| Youth Philanthropy Board Grant– Sussex County Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant in Sussex County aims to support nonprofits that enhance family success, particularly for at-risk families facing mental health challenges, violence, and food insecurity. | |
| Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program for the Eastern District of Virginia Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Rolling · $25K – $200K The Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program aims to reduce violent crime and enhance public safety in the Eastern District of Virginia. | |
| Cash for Violence Reduction 4-CT Corp · Foundation Rolling · $500 4-CT partners with hospital-based violence intervention programs and community-based organizations to provide direct cash assistance to individuals and families impacted by or at risk of violence. | |
| Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSNM) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Rolling · Varies Project Safe Neighborhoods Grants develop, implement, and support anti-gang prevention and violent crime enforcement strategies in Maryland through dedicated partnerships forming a PSN task force. | |
| Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction Grant (SLFRF) Governor's Office of Planning and Budget · State Rolling · Varies Funds to address violent gun crime and community violence that have increased as a result of COVID-19, or to address a decrease in public sector law enforcement staffing as a result of COVID-19. | |
| NICJR Giving Initiative National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $250K Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS) Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) For CVIPI and other Giving Initiative inquiries: Contact through nicjr.org | |
| Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program aims to reduce gun violence through evidence-based and evidence-informed health strategies. | |
| Thrive Academy Maryland Department of Juvenile Services · State Rolling · Varies The DJS Gun Violence Reduction Strategy that serves probation and aftercare youth identified to be at the highest risk of gun violence as either a victim or a perpetrator. |
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Grants for gun violence prevention by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 2 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 3 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 8 13%
- No deadline published
- 51 80%
Only 3 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open grants for gun violence prevention
- Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy 4 open
- The Hear Foundation 3 open
- Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services 3 open
- Crime Commission Grants 2 open
- Crime Prevention Grants 2 open
- DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement 2 open
48 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 64 open grants for gun violence prevention (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 25, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 2 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for gun violence prevention
Grants for gun violence prevention support community-based violence intervention, hospital-based programs, youth outreach, research, and prevention initiatives. Federal funding has been administered through the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, including community-based violence intervention efforts, with funding levels and program availability shifting between administrations. Major private funders, including national foundations focused on public health and community safety, provide substantial and more stable support for evidence-informed prevention work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for gun violence prevention award?
Of the 64 open grants for gun violence prevention Grantable lists as of September 25, 2026, 39 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $100K, and the middle half fall between $29K and $301K. 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 gun violence prevention?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (4), The Hear Foundation (3), Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (3), Crime Commission Grants (2), and Crime Prevention Grants (2). In all, 48 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for gun violence prevention due?
Of 64 open grants, 2 accept applications on a rolling basis, 3 have a published upcoming deadline, 8 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 51 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for gun violence prevention?
Grants in this area fund community violence intervention and interruption programs, hospital-based violence intervention, street outreach and mentoring, victim and survivor services, prevention research, and evaluation of what works. Federal funding is administered chiefly through the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs and the Bureau of Justice Assistance, though specific initiatives and funding levels change over time. Private foundations and public-health funders provide additional, often more flexible support for prevention organizations.
Who funds gun violence prevention grants?
The primary federal funder is the U.S. Department of Justice through the Office of Justice Programs and its bureaus, which have supported community-based violence intervention work; availability and priorities can shift with federal budgets and policy. Outside the federal government, major national foundations and public-health philanthropies are significant and more consistent funders, alongside state and city governments that increasingly fund local violence intervention through their own budgets.
Who is eligible to apply for gun violence prevention funding?
Eligible applicants typically include nonprofit community organizations, hospitals and health systems, units of local and state government, universities, and tribal organizations, depending on the specific program. Because federal availability can fluctuate, many grassroots groups pursue a blend of city and county contracts, state appropriations, and private foundation grants. Demonstrating an evidence-informed model, community partnerships, and a plan to measure outcomes is central to a competitive application.
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