Crime Prevention Grants in Maryland
Last updated October 17, 2026
There are 18 active crime prevention grants tagged to Maryland, part of 148 active crime prevention grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Maryland State Police · State Not published · Varies Assisting in the prevention and deterrence of private passenger and commercial motor vehicle theft and related crime, including vandalism and theft of property from vehicles in the State of Maryland. | |
| Police Accountability, Community, and Transparency Grant (PACT) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies Police Accountability, Community, and Transparency Grant support law enforcement agencies across the State of Maryland with the development of effective accountability procedures to achieve their goals of lawfulness and legitimacy while… | |
| Gun Violence Reduction Grant (GVRG) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · 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. | |
| State Aid for Police Protection Fund (SAPP) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The State Aid for Police Protection Fund is a formula-driven funding program used to supplement resources for police protection in our local communities. | |
| Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSNM) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · 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. | |
| Student Peer Mediation Grant Program (SPMP) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The primary purpose of the Student Peer Mediation Program is to provide grant assistance to schools and community-based organizations in Baltimore City to establish student peer mediation programs to reduce juvenile violence. | |
| Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program Maryland State Police · State Not published · Varies To train law enforcement agency personnel as Drug Recognition Experts in the State of Maryland. | |
| Community Program Fund (CGPF) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the Community Program fund is to assist local law enforcement agencies with establishing community programs and agencies of local government in establishing violence intervention programs. | |
| S*T*O*P Violence Against Women (VAWA) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies To supports communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes… | |
| Maryland Highway Safety Office – Law Enforcement Grants Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Provides federal funds for overtime and equipment to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related crashes, deaths, and injuries on Maryland roadways. | |
| Protecting Against Hate Crimes Program (PAHC) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Program is to provide support to nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, with facilities and membership that can be targeted for a hate crime to provide security… | |
| Maryland Highway Safety Office - General Safety Grants Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Provides funds for activities that focus on highway safety priorities: impaired driving prevention, distracted driving prevention, speeding and aggressive driving prevention, occupant protection, and the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists… | |
| Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) program is envisioned as a coalition of criminal justice agencies that collaborates and coordinates tactics, resources, and intelligence through comprehensive data sharing… | |
| Maryland Victims of Crime (MVOC) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The primary purpose of the MVOC Fund is to provide advocacy and support services to victims of crime for developing and enhancing existing programs that serve victims of crime in Maryland. | |
| Performance Incentive Grant Fund (PIGF/PJRA) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The Performance Incentive Grant Fund (PIGF/PJRA) is to reduce Maryland’s state and local incarcerated population through appropriate diversion, deflection, service provision and recidivism reduction resources. | |
| Entertainment District Security Grant (EDSG) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The primary purpose of EDSG funding is to assist community organizations, nonprofit organizations, and local governments to fund security operations during times of high pedestrian traffic in entertainment districts from which a higher… | |
| Maryland Community Crime Prevention/D.A.R.E. Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services · State Not published · Varies To conduct Statewide Crime Prevention Training Programs and Workshops for Maryland residents. The central State coordinating body for crime prevention information and resources. | |
| Domestic Violence Unit Program (DVUP) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the Domestic Violence Unit Program is to assist local law enforcement agencies in creating specialized units for entry and service of ex parte and protective orders, and to update and maintain their domestic violence… |
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About crime prevention grants in Maryland
Crime prevention grants fund community policing, youth programs, neighborhood safety initiatives, environmental design, and evidence-based prevention strategies. The U.S. Department of Justice is the leading federal funder through the COPS Office, the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for youth-focused work. State administering agencies distribute much of this funding, and private foundations support local prevention and community safety programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for crime prevention?
Crime prevention grants fund community policing, youth mentoring and after-school programs, neighborhood watch and safety initiatives, crime prevention through environmental design, school safety, and data-driven prevention strategies. Federal sources include the COPS Office, the Bureau of Justice Assistance and its Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for youth work. State agencies and private foundations add further support for local programs.
Who funds crime prevention grants?
The U.S. Department of Justice is the dominant federal funder, working through the COPS Office, the Office of Justice Programs and its Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Much of this money is administered by State Administering Agencies that run their own competitions. Beyond government, national and community foundations and corporate philanthropy fund neighborhood safety, youth development, and prevention initiatives directly.
How can a community group fund a crime prevention program?
Community groups often combine sources: a sub-grant from their State Administering Agency under a federal formula program like JAG, partnership with a local law enforcement agency that holds a COPS Office award, and private foundation grants for the community-facing elements. Because many federal programs require a government applicant, partnering with a city, county, or police department as the lead applicant or fiscal sponsor is a common and effective path. Tie every request to local crime data and a clear, measurable strategy.
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