Criminal Justice Reform Grants for Public University

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 78 Criminal Justice Reform Grants for Public University — 30 open right now, across 26 funding agencies. Award amounts range $7.5K to $20M. The next application deadline is October 29, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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78total grants
30open now
26agencies
$7.5K–$20Mfunding 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 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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OPEN 26 days left Hard to apply

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on Human Trafficking

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
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OPEN 26 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence. This opportunity will support the implementation…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.818 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026 💰 up to $815,000
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OPEN 33 days left Hard to apply

NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime. This opportunity will support foundational research…

🏛 National Institute of Justice 📋 CFDA 16.560 ⏰ Nov 23, 2026 💰 up to $1,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many criminal justice reform grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 78 criminal justice reform grants for public university, of which 30 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 $7.5K to $20M, 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 university, 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 University

The National Institute of Justice funds cutting-edge research on criminal justice systems, evidence-based interventions, and public safety innovations at public universities. This focused collection includes 7,389 active grants specifically targeting institutions like yours pursuing reform-oriented work. Award amounts typically range from $550K to $1.5M, making these opportunities substantial enough to support meaningful research and program development.

Most grants in this category use a competitive application model, so strong proposal design is essential. Nearly all awards support research, capacity building, or training initiatives. If you're targeting multi-year funding stability, filtering by award duration will help identify grants that align with your institution's strategic timeline and project scope.