Crime Prevention Grants in Maryland
Last updated September 27, 2026
There are 13 active crime prevention grants tagged to Maryland, part of 146 active crime prevention grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
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| Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Maryland State Police · State Rolling · 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 Rolling · 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 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. | |
| State Aid for Police Protection Fund (SAPP) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Rolling · 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 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. | |
| Police Recruitment and Retention (PRAR) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Rolling · Varies PRAR provides funding to local law enforcement agencies to recruit and retain qualified sworn police County Government, Municipalities/Towns, State Government | |
| 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. | |
| Student Peer Mediation Grant Program (SPMP) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Rolling · 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. | |
| Community Program Fund (CGPF) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Rolling · 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. | |
| Maryland Highway Safety Office – Law Enforcement Grants Maryland Department of Transportation · State Rolling · Varies Provides federal funds for overtime and equipment to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related crashes, deaths, and injuries on Maryland roadways. | |
| Maryland Highway Safety Office - General Safety Grants Maryland Department of Transportation · State Rolling · 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… | |
| Entertainment District Security Grant (EDSG) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Rolling · 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 Rolling · Varies To conduct Statewide Crime Prevention Training Programs and Workshops for Maryland residents. The central State coordinating body for crime prevention information and resources. |
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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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