Criminal Justice Reform Grants for Public Authority
As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 180 Criminal Justice Reform Grants for Public Authority — 15 open right now, across 61 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
Under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvements Grant Program, state administering agencies (SAAs) may be eligible and apply for both formula and competitive funds. This NOFO…
🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance📋 CFDA 16.742⏰ Oct 30, 2026💰
up to $23,757,080
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
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA). This opportunity will…
🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance📋 CFDA 16.838⏰ Nov 2, 2026💰
up to $1,000,000
Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) provides funding for the creation and/or implementation of firearms restraining order programs, state crisis intervention court proceedings, and related gun…
🏛 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority📋 CFDA 16.738⏰ Nov 4, 2026💰
$150,000 – $1,000,000
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
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act Program. This opportunity supports state, local,…
🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance📋 CFDA 16.031⏰ Nov 13, 2026💰
up to $645,000
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
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking. This opportunity supports proposals for rigorous research…
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Nov 16, 2026💰
up to $2,500,000
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Internet Crimes Against Children On-Line Child Protection System (ICACCOPS). This opportunity supports maintenance…
🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention📋 CFDA 16.543⏰ Nov 16, 2026💰
up to $900,000
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety. This opportunity will support rigorous research and evaluation…
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Nov 23, 2026💰
up to $5,000,000
This opportunity will assist OVC-funded multidisciplinary anti-trafficking task forces and teams (MDTs) and legal service providers by offering specialized training to ensure successful outcomes for victims…
🏛 Office for Victims of Crime📋 CFDA 16.320⏰ Dec 1, 2026💰
up to $3,000,000
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is soliciting investigator-initiated gold standard research proposals to rigorously evaluate programs and policies for…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA📋 CFDA 93.136⏰ Dec 1, 2026💰
up to $400,000
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC, Injury Center) is soliciting investigator-initiated research to develop, implement, and…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA📋 CFDA 93.136⏰ Dec 1, 2026💰
up to $550,000
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) seeks investigator-initiated research proposals to expand the evidence base for…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA📋 CFDA 93.136⏰ Dec 1, 2026💰
up to $1,200,000
The goal of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to address the opioid crisis and/or overdose events by supporting action-oriented research, accelerating the translation of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Feb 9, 2029
How many criminal justice reform grants for public authority are available?
Grantoria currently lists 180 criminal justice reform grants for public authority, of which 15 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 30, 2026 — about 9 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 public authority, 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 Public Authority
Criminal justice reform funding for public authorities ranges from $475,000 to $1.5 million per award, with 7,389 active grants currently available. The National Institute of Justice leads among top funding agencies supporting this work, offering competitive opportunities designed to strengthen public sector capacity and drive measurable reform outcomes across jurisdictions nationwide.
Most grants in this category use competitive application models, demanding rigorous proposals and strategic planning from applicants. Nearly nine in ten awards follow this competitive pathway, while only 7% require cost-sharing arrangements. To refine your search, filter by support type—research, capacity building, and program grants each serve distinct institutional needs within criminal justice reform.
