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Illinois Law Justice and Legal Services Grants

Explore 77 grant opportunities

County Violent Crime Witness Protection Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois state's attorneys' and county sheriff's offices to protect victims and witnesses of violent crimes, ensuring their safety and encouraging their participation in criminal prosecutions.

Safety
County governments
Community Outreach Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to Illinois-based nonprofit organizations to help individuals with past cannabis-related offenses access legal expungement services, particularly in underserved communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Restore, Reinvest, Renew (R3) Reentry/Economic Development/Civil Legal Aid Service Delivery Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations delivering reentry services, economic development initiatives, and civil legal aid to residents in designated areas of Illinois, aiming to reduce gun violence and improve community health and safety.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Exclusive - see details
United Way of Lee County Grant Program
Contact for amount
United Way of Lee County (UW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Lee County that provide essential human services in areas such as health, education, financial stability, and youth development.

Health
Nonprofits
Arts Mean Business Fund Grants to support the Generation of Economic Growth
$240,000
Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Peoria region that leverage the arts to drive economic growth, enhance tourism, and strengthen community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program
$525,620
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois local governments and state agencies to deliver voluntary substance use disorder treatment services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, aiming to reduce substance use and recidivism.

Health
City or township governments
Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement Grant Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities in Illinois for acquiring less lethal tools and training to improve law enforcement practices and enhance public safety.

Safety
County governments
Justice Portfolio Grant
$50,000
The Field Foundation of Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that empower communities to advocate for social justice and address issues like housing, immigration, criminal justice reform, and environmental justice.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Civil Legal Assistance Grant Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Illinois that offer legal assistance to low-income families in crisis and older residents facing legal challenges related to safety, healthcare, and financial stability.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG)
$200,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois local, tribal, and state government entities for programs that assist individuals involved in the justice system by addressing their behavioral health, substance misuse, and housing needs.

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
National Criminal History Improvement Program Live Scan Equipment Program
$75,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois justice system agencies for purchasing live scan fingerprinting equipment to improve the accuracy and efficiency of criminal history record submissions.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Victims of Crime Act Lead Entity Services Grant Program
$26,618,628
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse through established advocacy services across Illinois.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Exclusive - see details
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Lead Entity Services for Underserved Areas and Victim Groups Program
$705,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support a lead organization that will distribute grants to local groups providing essential services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims in underserved areas or among underserved populations in Illinois.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Exclusive - see details
Woods Fund Chicago Grantmaking Cycle
$35,000
Woods Fund Chicago
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in the Chicago area that focus on community organizing and advocacy for racial and economic justice, particularly those led by BIPOC individuals and serving marginalized communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Adult Redeploy Illinois – Implementation Grants
$500,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This grant provides funding to Illinois counties and judicial circuits to implement community-based programs that divert individuals with probation-eligible offenses from incarceration, promoting rehabilitation and public safety.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Critical Response Fund
$10,000
Crossroads Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides rapid financial support to grassroots organizations addressing urgent social, racial, and economic injustices through collaborative and intersectional efforts.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits