Criminal Justice Reform Grants for Nonprofits

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 119 Criminal Justice Reform Grants for Nonprofits — 26 open right now, across 36 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $12.5M. The next application deadline is June 2, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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119total grants
26open now
36agencies
$2.5K–$12.5Mfunding range
Jun 2next deadline
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

510-RTLR Regions The Living Room

Executive Summary • The Living Room Program (LRP) is for individuals in need of a crisis respite program with services and supports designed to break the…

🏛 Illinois Department of Human Services ⏰ Jun 3, 2026 💰 $750,000 – $1,400,000
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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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OPEN 8 days left Hard to apply

Countering Terrorist Recruitment of Central Asian Foreign Workers

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity for projects that counter ISIS-K’s online radicalization and recruitment of Central…

🏛 Bureau of Counterterrorism 📋 CFDA 19.701 ⏰ Jun 9, 2026 💰 $986,679 – $986,679
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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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OPEN 14 days left Hard to apply

Undercover Backstopping Project

To carry out a project that protects American communities by enhancing Mexican agencies’ ability to carry conduct undercover operations against transnational criminal organizations and drug cartels…

🏛 Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement 📋 CFDA 19.705 ⏰ Jun 15, 2026 💰 $1,000,000 – $1,500,000
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Bolivia Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Sector Support

To provide travel logistics support for law enforcement and criminal justice sector reform assistance programs in Bolivia. This program will enable INL Bolivia to deliver timely…

🏛 Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement 📋 CFDA 19.705 ⏰ Jun 15, 2026 💰 $2,500,000 – $2,500,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many criminal justice reform grants for nonprofits are available?
Grantoria currently lists 119 criminal justice reform grants for nonprofits, of which 26 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 $2.5K to $12.5M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
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Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse criminal justice reform grants for nonprofits, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
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About Criminal Justice Reform Grants for Nonprofits

The National Institute of Justice funds evidence-based criminal justice reforms, from recidivism reduction programs to law enforcement innovation. Our database includes 5,305 active grants in this category, reflecting robust federal investment in nonprofit-led reform initiatives nationwide.

Most awards range from $525,000 to $1.5 million, with 86% requiring competitive applications. Nearly all grants are single-year or multi-year with performance benchmarks; cost-sharing obligations affect only 7% of opportunities. To refine your search, filter by support type—research and capacity-building grants often have the longest timelines and highest budgets.