Criminal Justice Reform Grants for Special District

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 68 Criminal Justice Reform Grants for Special District — 29 open right now, across 14 funding agencies. Award amounts range $50K to $23.76M. The next application deadline is October 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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68total grants
29open now
14agencies
$50K–$23.76Mfunding range
Oct 20next deadline
OPEN 10 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 10 days left Hard to apply

BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (COLD) Program. This opportunity supports prosecutors in the…

🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance 📋 CFDA 16.036 ⏰ Oct 29, 2026 💰 up to $750,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

BJA FY 2026 Veterans Treatment Court Program

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY2026 Veterans Treatment Court Program. This opportunity supports the implementation and enhancement of veterans’ treatment…

🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance 📋 CFDA 16.043 ⏰ Oct 29, 2026 💰 up to $2,500,000
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

BJA FY 2026 Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative. This opportunity supports local law enforcement in rural…

🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance 📋 CFDA 16.039 ⏰ Oct 30, 2026 💰 up to $2,637,041
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

NOFO# 3342 – 0726 SCIP: Local FRO Implementation Support

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
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OPEN 28 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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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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Frequently asked questions

How many criminal justice reform grants for special district are available?
Grantoria currently lists 68 criminal justice reform grants for special district, of which 29 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 20, 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 $50K to $23.76M, 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 special district, 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 Special District

Criminal justice reform grants for special districts fund evidence-based programs that reduce recidivism, improve community safety, and strengthen local justice systems. These grants support rehabilitation initiatives, diversion programs, and data-driven policy implementation. 7,368 active grants in this category are available, with the National Institute of Justice leading as a primary funder of research and demonstration projects that measurably advance reform outcomes.

Award amounts typically range from $438,000 to $2.8 million, with 94% using competitive selection processes. Most importantly, these grants require no cost-sharing, reducing the financial burden on districts. To refine your search, filter by support type—whether you're seeking Research, Program implementation, or Capacity Building resources will significantly narrow results to your specific reform priorities.