Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Law Justice and Legal Services
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Application Deadline
Aug 7, 2025
Date Added
Aug 1, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to empower Tajik communities in detecting and responding to terrorist recruitment and activities, enhancing regional security in Central Asia.
Application Deadline
Jun 15, 2026
Date Added
May 15, 2026
This funding opportunity supports research and evaluation of artificial intelligence applications in the criminal justice system, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.
Application Deadline
Oct 23, 2024
Date Added
Aug 26, 2024
The "Combating Sports Corruption" grant is aimed at funding projects that enhance the skills of prosecutors, financial intelligence units, and other stakeholders to fight corruption and financial crimes in sports, by improving investigative techniques, fostering collaboration among key entities, and regulating sports and sports betting.
Application Deadline
Aug 5, 2024
Date Added
Jun 11, 2024
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to increase basic access to justice in rural regions and for vulnerable populations throughout the Central African Republic.Central Africans in remote and conflict-affected communities continue to lack basic access to justice services and require assistance relating to crimes against vulnerable populations, such as children, elderly, widows, and orphans, LGBTQI+, and victims of sexual- and gender-based violence (SGBV). Despite substantial progress in recent years, CARs justice institutions lack the infrastructure and resources to provide legal services to a substantial section of the countrys population. CAR remote populations possess limited knowledge of how court system operations, available legal protections, and difficulty accessing courts with limited functionality. The absence of accessible, functional, and credible justice institutions has a profound impact on the lives of marginalized Central African populations as the risk of physical violence remains.
Application Deadline
Jun 15, 2026
Date Added
May 18, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on improving Mexico's undercover law enforcement capabilities to combat transnational crime and enhance public safety.
Application Deadline
Feb 24, 2026
Date Added
Jan 16, 2026
This funding opportunity is designed for organizations to collect and analyze data on state and federal prison populations, focusing on admissions, releases, and demographic trends, while also addressing opioid use disorder screening and treatment in prisons.
Application Deadline
Aug 21, 2026
Date Added
Jul 21, 2026
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and educational organizations in the U.S. and UK to create innovative public education initiatives that promote shared democratic values and the Anglo-American legal tradition, particularly in connection with the 70th anniversary of the American Bar Association Magna Carta Memorial.
Application Deadline
Sep 27, 2024
Date Added
Sep 20, 2024
The Tennessee Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Assistance Program, announced by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF), is a grant opportunity provided in partnership with the Forest Service. This program aims to promote the creation, enhancement, and protection of urban and community forest ecosystems throughout Tennessee, supporting full-circle management of these valuable resources. The broader mission alignment for this program is rooted in fostering sustainable and healthy communities through environmental stewardship, which aligns with the strategic priorities of both the Forest Service and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. The program targets units of local governments (city, town, county), non-profit 501(c)3 organizations, and public educational institutions. Community tree volunteer groups, neighborhood associations, or civic groups that are not 501(c)3 organizations are also eligible if they apply in partnership with a non-profit or local government. The impact goals are to integrate U&CF principles into planning, promote the role of U&CF in human health and wellness, cultivate diversity and leadership in the U&CF community, strengthen forest health and biodiversity, improve management and stewardship, and increase funding for U&CF initiatives. Key priorities for projects include extreme heat mitigation, urban wood utilization, urban food forests, and workforce development. The program also emphasizes increasing public awareness and environmental education to promote stewardship, as well as engaging with communities under the Justice40 initiative through outreach, education, and technical and financial assistance. This focus reflects a strategic theory of change that links targeted interventions in urban forestry to broader improvements in public health, environmental resilience, and social equity within Tennessee communities. Expected outcomes and measurable results include facilitating strong partnerships among various governmental and non-profit entities, increasing awareness and practice of full-circle management in urban forests, and improving community preparedness for natural disasters. The program also seeks to increase the number of communities participating in Arbor Day Foundation recognition programs and to increase awareness of the numerous benefits of trees, such as those related to extreme heat mitigation and stormwater management. Applicants can apply for amounts between $5,000 and $40,000, with projects expected to be completed within one year. Eligible projects encompass urban and community forestry management, tree planting, program development or capacity building, urban and community wood utilization, and workforce development.
Application Deadline
Feb 2, 2025
Date Added
Nov 20, 2024
This funding opportunity is designed to support U.S. and foreign non-profits, NGOs, and educational institutions in providing specialized law enforcement training to enhance the skills and capabilities of police agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Application Deadline
Dec 8, 2025
Date Added
Oct 30, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create job training and education programs for vulnerable populations in California, including English Language Learners, justice-involved individuals, opportunity youth, and veterans, to help them achieve economic stability and career advancement.
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Date Added
Jun 17, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and educational institutions to improve behavioral health services in correctional facilities through research, training, and policy development.
Application Deadline
Jun 23, 2026
Date Added
May 29, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist victims of technology-facilitated abuse, such as online harassment and non-consensual image sharing, by enhancing their services and resources.
Application Deadline
May 28, 2024
Date Added
Apr 12, 2024
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is the component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing by the nations state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources. The COPS Office is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for funding for the FY 24 CPD: Law Enforcement Products and Resources program. Community Policing Development (CPD) funds are used to develop the capacity of law enforcement to implement community policing strategies by providing guidance on promising practices through the development and testing of innovative strategies; building knowledge about effective practices and outcomes; and supporting new, creative approaches to preventing crime and promoting safe communities. FY 2024 Law Enforcement Products and Resources CPD program funding supports the development of law enforcement products and resources specifically designed for national distribution that offer creative ideas to advance crime fighting, community engagement, problem solving, or organizational changes in support of community policing.
Application Deadline
Aug 15, 2024
Date Added
Aug 9, 2024
The Humanities Project Grants, administered by the State Historical Society of Iowa and funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), aim to support public humanities projects that encourage contemplation, spark conversation, and engage the community. This aligns with a broader mission to explore the human experience through educational programming. The program's strategic priority is to use humanities as a central resource to involve and benefit diverse groups of Iowans, fostering public value through deliberate public engagement and access to project activities. The target beneficiaries for this grant program include federally tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations incorporated and physically located in Iowa, or in border state communities demonstrating significant impact on Iowa's cultural vitality. Units of local, county, or federally-recognized tribal governments physically located in Iowa are also eligible, as are units within Iowa-based institutions of higher education with a core humanities mission. Individual filmmakers or humanities experts who are current, legal Iowa residents are also eligible, provided their projects are initiated and managed by the individual and do not primarily benefit an organization. The impact goal is to involve and benefit diverse groups of Iowans through educational programming exploring the human experience. The program prioritizes projects where humanities are central and demonstrate public value to Iowans. Eligible projects span various formats, including community discussions, lecture series, workshops, films, interpretive exhibits, and podcasts. While creative or performing arts projects may be eligible, they must serve as a catalyst for a humanities-centric project and include interpretation and/or discussion of the art. Subject areas considered include archaeology, comparative religion, cultural anthropology, ethics, folklore, gender studies, history, jurisprudence, languages, law, linguistics, literature, philosophy, and the interpretation of the arts, as well as aspects of social sciences that explore humanity and meaning within communities. Expected outcomes include increased public engagement with humanities topics and enhanced cultural vitality across Iowa. Projects are expected to benefit diverse groups of Iowans through educational programming. Measurable results would likely stem from the types of eligible projects, such as attendance at community discussions, lecture series, or workshops, or the reach of films, exhibits, or podcasts. The funding period for all project activities and expenses is November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, with grants ranging from $2,500 to $30,000 to cover eligible one-time project expenses. The program's theory of change posits that by funding accessible and engaging public humanities projects, it will foster deeper contemplation, conversation, and community engagement, ultimately enriching the human experience for Iowans.
Application Deadline
Feb 24, 2026
Date Added
Dec 31, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that develop or improve services aimed at preventing sex and labor trafficking among girls and young women up to age 25.
Application Deadline
Jun 24, 2025
Date Added
May 22, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create and share resources that improve community policing practices and strengthen trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Application Deadline
Jul 1, 2026
Date Added
Jun 9, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local health departments, and other eligible entities to implement programs that prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults and vulnerable populations in Michigan.
Application Deadline
Jul 20, 2026
Date Added
Jun 8, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement a comprehensive training program that enhances security audits in correctional facilities, helping them identify and address vulnerabilities to improve safety and operations.
Application Deadline
Aug 20, 2026
Date Added
Jul 14, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local, state, and tribal agencies, as well as community organizations, to implement collaborative strategies aimed at reducing violent crime and enhancing public safety in their areas.
Application Deadline
Feb 20, 2026
Date Added
Jan 14, 2026
This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofits for technologies and programs that help locate individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities who are at risk of wandering, enhancing public safety and community support.

