Grants for State governments - Law Justice and Legal Services
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Application Deadline
Jul 29, 2024
Date Added
Jul 19, 2024
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to support state, local, and Tribal juvenile justice residential facilities, and the agencies that oversee them, with the recruitment and retention of staff to assist in complying with the staffing ratio requirements outlined in the national PREA standards. This solicitation prioritizes efforts to create and enhance a sexually safe culture, promoting zero tolerance of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities. This program furthers the DOJs mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.
Application Deadline
Apr 10, 2025
Date Added
Jan 15, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that improve the criminal justice system, targeting state, local, and tribal agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.
Application Deadline
Jun 20, 2024
Date Added
Apr 24, 2024
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to provide financial and technical assistance to states, state courts, local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments to plan, implement, and enhance the operations of VTCs including service coordination, participant service and supervision coordination, fidelity to the VTC model, and recovery support services. VTCs effectively integrate evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, mental health disorder (MHD) treatment, treatment for co-occurring disorders, mandatory drug testing, incentives and sanctions, and transitional services in judicially supervised criminal court settings that have jurisdiction over veterans with treatment needs in order to reduce recidivism, increase access to treatment and recovery support, and prevent overdose.
Application Deadline
Feb 24, 2026
Date Added
Jan 16, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and tribal governments for improving criminal history records and data sharing to enhance public safety and reduce violent crime.
Application Deadline
Mar 27, 2025
Date Added
Jan 17, 2025
This program provides funding to state and local governments for improving criminal justice data sharing and decision-making, promoting transparency and accountability in law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Date Added
Mar 26, 2026
This grant provides funding for research projects that address the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults, targeting a variety of organizations including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.
Application Deadline
Oct 27, 2025
Date Added
Sep 18, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, including law enforcement agencies, to address and resolve backlogs of unsubmitted sexual assault kits, enhance investigations, and improve victim support services.
Application Deadline
May 22, 2024
Date Added
Feb 8, 2024
This grant is designed to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services within the State of Maryland. It aims to support state and local law enforcement agencies and medical examiner's offices by providing funds to alleviate bottlenecks and improve the overall efficiency of forensic science services, including laboratory analysis and crime scene examination. The grant supports Maryland's law enforcement goals of disrupting and dismantling criminal organizations involved in guns, gangs, drugs, and human trafficking.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 17, 2024
This program provides funding to support the establishment and operation of specialized court systems in Pennsylvania that focus on reducing impaired driving through judicial training and dedicated probation officers.
Application Deadline
Jun 18, 2024
Date Added
May 1, 2024
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks applications for funding to support cross-system collaboration to improve responses and outcomes for youth under the age of 18 or youth under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system with mental health disorders (MHD) or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (MHSUDs) who come in contact with the juvenile justice system. This program supports public safety efforts through partnerships with youth justice, mental health, and substance use agencies to enhance responses to justice-involved youth with MHD and MHSUDs.
Application Deadline
Jul 24, 2024
Date Added
Jul 17, 2024
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to invite the Council of State Governments for funding to continue to provide training and technical assistance to OJJDPs Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children and Mentoring for Children of Incarcerated grantees.
Application Deadline
Jun 24, 2025
Date Added
May 23, 2025
This funding program provides financial support to U.S. states and territories to enhance their efforts in addressing and preventing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking through coordinated community responses.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 23, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in Oregon and Washington to create and expand workforce programs for individuals referred from shelters, helping those who have experienced homelessness gain employment and essential skills.
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Date Added
Jan 15, 2026
This program provides funding to state authorities to improve recreational boating safety and reduce accidents on U.S. waterways.
Application Deadline
May 14, 2024
Date Added
Mar 22, 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 FY24 Community Policing Development Microgrants program. CPD Microgrants funding will provide grants to local, state, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies to implement demonstration or pilot projects that offer creative ideas to advance crime fighting, community engagement, problem solving, or organizational changes in support of community policing.
Application Deadline
May 21, 2026
Date Added
Apr 16, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and public entities to engage community members in ecological restoration and environmental education projects in the Willamette Valley, Oregon.
Application Deadline
Apr 3, 2025
Date Added
Jan 21, 2025
This grant provides funding to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to combat counterfeit goods and product piracy, enhancing public health, safety, and economic integrity.
Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
Date Added
Apr 23, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to state governments for urgent law enforcement needs during emergencies, such as civil disturbances or natural disasters, ensuring effective public safety operations.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 14, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to emerging and established organizations led by and serving Latine communities, focusing on HIV care, prevention, and addressing social health determinants.
Application Deadline
Jun 16, 2025
Date Added
May 7, 2025
This grant provides funding to state, local, and Tribal governments, as well as victim service providers, to improve responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking through coordinated community efforts and enhanced victim support services.

