Grants for Gun Violence Prevention

Last updated October 16, 2026

Grantable tracks 62 active grants for gun violence prevention in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 38 list an award amount, with a median of $90K.

Grants tracked: 62; from 47 funders
Median award: $90K; middle half $29K–$302K
Total listed funding: $27.0M; across 38 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 2; 2 with a published date

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External Agency Fund- Youth Engagement Services (YES!) Funding Grant Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government · Foundation Not published · $25K – $75K The Youth Services External Agency Fund Grant, offered by the Louisville Metro Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, aims to combat gun violence through innovative community strategies.	Not published	$25K – $75K
Hope & Healing Violence Mitigation Grants United Way of South Hampton Roads · Foundation Not published · $38K – $225K In the wake of the November 22, 2022 mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, United Way of South Hampton Roads launched the Hope & Healing Fund to foster hope and healing for the broader community impacted by this tragedy.	Not published	$38K – $225K
Women's Giving Circle Grants Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc · Foundation Not published · $16K – $26K Annual competitive grant program funded by membership dues and donations from the Women's Giving Circle, a philanthropic group of women of all ages, means, and backgrounds.	Not published	$16K – $26K
Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) Grant Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · 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.	Not published	Varies
Hear Foundation Impact Grants The Hear Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The Q&A deadline is represented by the Letter of inquiry deadline._ The Hear Foundation (THF) is the first and only nonprofit in Pittsburgh dedicated exclusively to collaborating with community leaders, Pittsburgh Police, residents…	Not published	Varies
Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program FRO Compliance and Enforcement NOFO (IL) Grant Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program aims to enhance the ability of state and local governments, as well as law enforcement agencies, to enforce Firearm Restraining Orders (FROs).	Not published	$50K – $500K
Nonprofit Grant Program Tim Griffith Memorial Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $8K The Tim Griffith Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations working to promote peaceful communities. The foundation partners with nonprofits serving vulnerable populations affected by addiction, violence, and loss.	Rolling	$500 – $8K
Brandon Hendricks Scholarship Oyate Group · Foundation Not published · $5K Established in 2021 by the Bronx Rising Initiative to honor Brandon Hendricks, a promising high school basketball player who was tragically killed by gun violence on June 29, 2020.	Not published	$5K
Everytown Survivor Network Grant Program Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $320K	Not published	$320K
Gun Violence Prevention & Justice Reform Grant The Joyce Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gun Violence Prevention & Justice Reform Grant by The Joyce Foundation aims to create safer communities in the Great Lakes region.	Not published	Varies
Consolidated Grief Support and Gun-Violence Prevention Mini-Grant DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Consolidated Grief Support and Gun-Violence Prevention Mini-Grant aims to reduce gun violence in Washington, D.C. by funding organizations that provide grief support and prevention strategies.	Not published	Up to $100K
Dedicated Grant Program Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Dedicated Grant Program by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation will allocate over $60,000 in 2025 to support four distinct Field of Interest Funds, each aimed at improving the lives of residents in Washtenaw County.	Not published	Up to $60K
Babson Foundation: Competitive Grants Program Paul & Edith Babson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $12K The Babson Foundation's Competitive Grants Program supports entrepreneurship, youth development, and urban environmental improvements in Greater Boston.	Not published	$2K – $12K
SFY26 Non-Competitive Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program Grant New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety · Foundation Not published · Up to $9.5M Under the direction of the Attorney General, the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Law & Public Safety are dedicated to making New Jersey safe for all its residents and visitors.	Not published	Up to $9.5M

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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 62 grants for gun violence prevention Grantable lists as of October 16, 2026, 38 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $90K, and the middle half fall between $29K and $302K. 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 active listings, the leading 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 DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (2). In all, 47 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for gun violence prevention due?

Of 62 grants listed, 2 accept applications on a rolling basis, 2 have a published upcoming deadline, 8 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 50 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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