Criminal Justice Reform Grants for Nonprofits

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 264 Criminal Justice Reform Grants for Nonprofits — 35 open right now, across 76 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is October 29, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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264total grants
35open now
76agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Oct 29next deadline
OPEN 8 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs. This opportunity supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.726 ⏰ Oct 29, 2026 💰 $1,000,000 – $4,000,000
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OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

BJA FY 2026 National Center for Veterans Justice

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 National Center for Veterans Justice. This opportunity will establish a national center to…

🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance 📋 CFDA 16.043 ⏰ Oct 30, 2026 💰 up to $4,000,000
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OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program. This opportunity will support community-based organizations and…

🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance 📋 CFDA 16.812 ⏰ Oct 30, 2026 💰 up to $1,000,000
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OPEN 12 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program. This opportunity will support states, units of…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.812 ⏰ Nov 2, 2026 💰 up to $750,000
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OPEN 15 days left Moderate to apply

Children’s Advocacy Center Start-up Funds

The purpose of start-up funding is to assist prospective Children's Advocacy Centers (CAC) in their initial development in order that they may establish a common and…

🏛 Ohio Department of Children and Youth ⏰ Nov 5, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $5,000
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OPEN 19 days left Hard to apply

Balanced Prosecution of Transnational Organized Crime Cases

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

🏛 Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement 📋 CFDA 19.705 ⏰ Nov 9, 2026 💰 $750,000 – $1,100,000
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OPEN 26 days left Hard to apply

NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research. This opportunity NOFO calls for applications in two categories:…

🏛 National Institute of Justice 📋 CFDA 16.560 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026 💰 up to $5,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many criminal justice reform grants for nonprofits are available?
Grantoria currently lists 264 criminal justice reform grants for nonprofits, of which 35 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 October 29, 2026 — about 8 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 $1K to $5B, 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 nonprofits, 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 Nonprofits

The National Institute of Justice funds evidence-based criminal justice reforms, from recidivism reduction programs to law enforcement innovation. Our database includes 7,389 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.