Criminal Justice Reform Grants

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 349 Criminal Justice Reform Grants — 63 open right now, across 84 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $300M. The next application deadline is July 17, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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349total grants
63open now
84agencies
$1K–$300Mfunding range
Jul 17next deadline
CLOSING SOON 4 days left Hard to apply

VAWA Culturally Specific Victim Services Program 2026

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) established the Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program to support a coordinated, multidisciplinary response to…

🏛 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority 📋 CFDA 16.588 ⏰ Jul 20, 2026 💰 $75,000 – $100,000
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CLOSING SOON 4 days left Hard to apply

Risk Assessment: Conducting Prison Security Audits

A well‑designed and well‑managed security audit program systematically reviews prison operations, policies, procedures, staff performance, physical security systems, and emergency preparedness to identify vulnerabilities and risks.…

🏛 National Institute of Corrections 📋 CFDA 16.601 ⏰ Jul 20, 2026 💰 up to $175,000
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CLOSING SOON 5 days left Hard to apply

Combating Forced Child Recruitment by FTOs and TCOs

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry…

🏛 Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement 📋 CFDA 19.705 ⏰ Jul 21, 2026 💰 $3,500,000 – $4,000,000
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CLOSING SOON 5 days left Hard to apply

Personal Responsibility Education Innovative Strategies (PREIS)

The Personal Responsibility Education Program-Innovative Strategies (PREIS) builds the evidence base for adolescent pregnancy prevention interventions that are effective with high risk and vulnerable youth populations…

🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB 📋 CFDA 93.092 ⏰ Jul 21, 2026 💰 $750,000 – $900,000
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CLOSING SOON 6 days left Hard to apply

NOFO#3242-0526 NCHIP Live Scan Equipment

ICJIA has made available $1,699,455 in FFY23 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) funding to support live scan fingerprinting equipment grants for Illinois justice system agencies.…

🏛 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority 📋 CFDA 16.554 ⏰ Jul 22, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $75,000
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CLOSING SOON 7 days left Hard to apply

FY26 COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing and…

🏛 Community Oriented Policing Services 📋 CFDA 16.072 ⏰ Jul 23, 2026 💰 $1,000,000 – $2,000,000
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OPEN 8 days left Hard to apply

OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 5

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program. This program will support state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting…

🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance 📋 CFDA 16.076 ⏰ Jul 24, 2026 💰 up to $3,000,000
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

2115-0626 Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) Implementation

The mission of ARI is to safely reduce prison use by building local systems that divert individuals from a prison sentence into more cost-effective programs that…

🏛 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority ⏰ Jul 27, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $500,000
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim Centered Training for Law Enforcement on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (Abby Honold) Program

The Abby Honold Program helps law enforcement improve how they respond to domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking from the time of a victim’s initial report…

🏛 Office on Violence Against Women 📋 CFDA 16.058 ⏰ Jul 27, 2026 💰 $400,000 – $500,000
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Countering Terrorist Recruitment Online

U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs), including jihadist networks, drug cartels, and individual extremists, continue to act on violent ideations and inspire others globally. Recruitment efforts are…

🏛 Bureau of Counterterrorism 📋 CFDA 19.701 ⏰ Jul 27, 2026 💰 $4,933,399 – $4,933,399
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Frequently asked questions

How many criminal justice reform grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 349 criminal justice reform grants, of which 63 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is July 17, 2026 — about 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for criminal justice reform grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but criminal justice reform grants in this category most often support: Nonprofits, Public Authority, 501(c)(3) Public Charity and Tribal Nation. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $300M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse criminal justice reform grants, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Criminal Justice Reform grants

Criminal justice reform grants support organizations working to strengthen public safety systems, improve rehabilitation programs, and address systemic inequities in the justice system. With 349 active grants listed in this category, funding opportunities span research, policy development, and community-based initiatives. The National Institute of Justice and Bureau of Justice Assistance are leading funders in this space, supporting comprehensive reform efforts nationwide.

Awards typically range from $725,000 to $1.5 million, with most grants awarded through competitive application processes. Public charities, county governments, and nonprofits are the primary recipients, focusing on capacity building, research, and program implementation for justice-involved youth and low-income populations. Filtering by organization type and support category helps identify the most relevant opportunities for your work.