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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Law Justice and Legal Services

Explore 406 grant opportunities

LEAP Student Grant Program
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The Law, Ethics & Animals Program
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides funding to Yale University students for innovative research and creative projects that address important issues related to the welfare and protection of non-human animals.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts Grants Program
$900,000
Idaho Law Foundation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for programs that enhance legal aid, public legal education, and the administration of justice in Idaho, particularly benefiting low-income individuals and communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System
$100,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for early-career researchers to conduct rigorous studies on the effects of specific policies and practices within the criminal justice system, such as policing and incarceration.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Private institutions of higher education
DOH57815 Bureau of Health Improvement & Wellness/Health Promotion & Tobacco - Sexual Assault Services Program Special Projects Subrecipient RFP
$118,000
Ohio Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver culturally responsive and trauma-informed services to survivors of sexual assault, particularly in underserved communities in Ohio.

Health
Nonprofits
Crime Laboratory Portal Records Grant Program
$500,000
Texas Office of the Governor (Public Safety Office)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 30, 2025

This program provides funding to accredited crime laboratories in Texas to develop and maintain a digital portal for efficient management and transfer of forensic records, enhancing collaboration and data reliability in criminal cases.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Cleveland Community Police Commission Grant
$50,000
Cleveland Community Police Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and grassroots groups in Cleveland for community programs focused on violence prevention, restorative justice, and mediation to reduce reliance on police intervention.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Treasury (Internal Revenue Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that offer free or low-cost tax assistance and education to low-income individuals and those with limited English proficiency, helping them navigate federal tax disputes and understand their tax responsibilities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence
$1,000,000
William T. Grant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations conducting research that improves the use of evidence in decision-making for programs affecting youth aged 5 to 25 in the United States.

Youth
Nonprofits
Governance & Democracy Initiative
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports universities and research centers in the Los Angeles region to develop and implement projects that improve political participation and strengthen government institutions through community engagement and data-driven research.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accountable Institutions and Behavior
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National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore and understand governance-related behaviors and institutions, focusing on topics like voting, public policy, and decision-making in both democratic and non-democratic contexts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Making a Difference Program
Contact for amount
The Greenwall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for bioethics research projects that address pressing ethical dilemmas in healthcare and public health, aiming to improve decision-making and outcomes in these fields.

Health
Nonprofits
Services to Older Refugees Program
$1,425,000
New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York State to help refugees aged 60 and older access essential services and achieve greater independence and integration in their communities.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program
$200,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in the Eastern District of Virginia to implement innovative strategies aimed at reducing violent crime, particularly gun violence and gang activity.

Safety
City or township governments
Law & Science
$5,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This program provides funding for interdisciplinary research that explores the relationship between law, legal systems, and advancements in science and technology, targeting scholars and institutions engaged in social science studies.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Juvenile Defender Training Initiative Grant
$150,000
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a single organization in Pennsylvania to deliver statewide training and resources aimed at improving the legal representation of youth in the juvenile justice system.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
125 Pretrial Success Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist individuals with criminal charges who are released before trial, helping them access essential behavioral health services and improve their chances of appearing in court and avoiding reoffending.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Human Trafficking Programming Competitive Grant Program
$375,000
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities in Michigan to enhance services for survivors of human trafficking, focusing on trauma-informed care and empowerment.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
$150,000
Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2026

This program provides federal funding to Ohio's local governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations to support a variety of crime prevention and criminal justice initiatives.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Campus Security Support Program Grant
$300,000
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Ohio's higher education institutions to enhance safety measures for student organizations at risk of violence, terrorism, or harassment.

Safety
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DNA Cold Case (DNACC) Competitive Grant Program
$200,000
Michigan State Police Grants and Community Services Division
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Michigan-accredited universities to develop or expand cold case investigation programs in collaboration with law enforcement, focusing on unresolved homicides and missing persons cases.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education