Criminal Justice Reform Grants for State Government

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 115 Criminal Justice Reform Grants for State Government — 34 open right now, across 25 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $300M. The next application deadline is September 8, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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115total grants
34open now
25agencies
$2.5K–$300Mfunding range
Sep 8next deadline
OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

BJA FY25 Forensic Ballistics and Higher Education Program

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2025 Forensic Ballistics and Higher Education Program. This program enables public and state-controlled institutions…

🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance 📋 CFDA 16.051 ⏰ Sep 14, 2026 💰 up to $1,207,403
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 8

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program. This program will support state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting…

🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance 📋 CFDA 16.076 ⏰ Sep 21, 2026 💰 up to $3,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many criminal justice reform grants for state government are available?
Grantoria currently lists 115 criminal justice reform grants for state government, of which 34 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 September 8, 2026 — about 3 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 $300M, 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 state government, 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 State Government

Criminal justice reform grants for state government agencies range from $575,000 to $1.6 million in typical award sizes, with 7,057 active opportunities currently available. The National Institute of Justice leads funding in this space, alongside the Bureau of Justice Assistance and Administration for Children and Families. These grants support states pursuing evidence-based reforms across policing, sentencing, reentry, and victim services.

Most opportunities—89 percent—operate on a competitive basis, requiring rigorous proposal development. Cost-sharing requirements remain minimal at just 7 percent of grants, reducing financial barriers for state applicants. To narrow your search, filter by support type: research-focused grants differ significantly from capacity-building or direct program funding in scope and timeline expectations.