Criminal Justice Reform Grants for County Government

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 97 Criminal Justice Reform Grants for County Government — 24 open right now, across 26 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1.3K to $59M. The next application deadline is June 2, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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97total grants
24open now
26agencies
$1.3K–$59Mfunding range
Jun 2next deadline
CLOSING SOON 1 day left Hard to apply

OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 2

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 ⏰ Jun 2, 2026
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CLOSING SOON 1 day left Hard to apply

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Corrections

This funding opportunity seeks rigorous proposals on: (1) management and development of the correctional workforce; and (2) correctional officer safety. Proposals for research outside of these…

🏛 National Institute of Justice 📋 CFDA 16.560 ⏰ Jun 2, 2026 💰 up to $3,000,000
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CLOSING SOON 1 day left Hard to apply

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Forensic Science Systems

This NOFO seeks proposals for rigorous applied research and evaluative studies on the forensic science system. The field of forensic science is changing, particularly as technological…

🏛 National Institute of Justice 📋 CFDA 16.560 ⏰ Jun 2, 2026 💰 up to $2,000,000
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CLOSING SOON 2 days left Hard to apply

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on School Safety

This funding opportunity seeks to fund rigorous and innovative research and evaluation projects to fill knowledge gaps in two topical areas: 1) research on malleable factors…

🏛 National Institute of Justice 📋 CFDA 16.560 ⏰ Jun 3, 2026 💰 up to $5,000,000
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CLOSING SOON 7 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY25 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements

This NOFO will support states to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of juvenile justice system operations by implementing targeted solutions to high-cost drivers of crime and…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.827 ⏰ Jun 8, 2026 💰 up to $1,454,000
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CLOSING SOON 7 days left Hard to apply

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking

This NOFO is released by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in partnership with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The funding opportunity seeks to…

🏛 National Institute of Justice 📋 CFDA 16.560 ⏰ Jun 8, 2026 💰 up to $3,000,000
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OPEN 8 days left Hard to apply

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Policing Practices

This NOFO seeks rigorous, applied evaluative research on: (1) existing police training; (2) officer safety and health; (3) criminal investigations; and (4) policing strategies and tactics.

🏛 National Institute of Justice 📋 CFDA 16.560 ⏰ Jun 9, 2026 💰 up to $5,000,000
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OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Youth Justice Topics

This NOFO seeks proposals for evaluation projects to inform policy and practice in the field of youth justice in the following two topics: 1. Evaluations on…

🏛 National Institute of Justice 📋 CFDA 16.560 ⏰ Jun 10, 2026 💰 up to $4,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many criminal justice reform grants for county government are available?
Grantoria currently lists 97 criminal justice reform grants for county government, of which 24 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 June 2, 2026 — about 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1.3K to $59M, 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 for county government, 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 for County Government

County governments pursuing criminal justice reform have access to 5,305 active grants, with typical awards ranging from $325K to $1.6M. The National Institute of Justice leads among funding agencies, though the Bureau of Justice Assistance and Administration for Children and Families also support this work. These grants fund research, capacity building, and direct programs aimed at systemic improvement.

Most opportunities here operate on a competitive application model, giving counties a clear pathway to funding despite increased scrutiny. Cost-sharing requirements affect only 7% of grants, reducing financial barriers. To refine your search further, filter by support type—selecting "Capacity Building" will isolate grants focused specifically on infrastructure and operational strengthening for reform initiatives.