Grant season is here, and with it comes a wealth of opportunities to secure funding for public safety, justice reform, and community initiatives. The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is offering a variety of grants through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). These grants provide critical resources to drive innovation, improve justice outcomes, and address pressing community needs.
Below is a list of grants, each with its purpose, deadline, and a direct link for more information. Visit the OJP’s funding opportunities page for more details. Why did we select these? We know that our community is made of those with a focus on doing justice better – using evidence and involving the community. There are plenty of other grants available – so don’t stop here, look for what it is you need!
- FY25 Smart Reentry: Housing Demonstration Program
The Smart Reentry: Housing Demonstration Program provides funding to state, local, and tribal governments to enhance reentry efforts by increasing housing access for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The program helps assess reentry systems, identify gaps, and improve housing options to reduce recidivism. Applications are due by March 11, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on March 4, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern.
- Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) – FY 2025
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COSSUP aims to combat the growing crisis of substance use disorders through prevention, treatment, and recovery support. This funding helps communities implement evidence-based strategies to reduce the impact of opioids, stimulants, and other substances on public health and safety. By tailoring solutions to their unique challenges, jurisdictions can create safer and healthier environments for residents.
- FY25 Justice Counts State Partnership Grants and Training and Technical Implementation Assistance Program
The FY25 Justice Counts State Partnership Grants program aims to support the adoption and implementation of Justice Counts, a component of the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. This initiative helps states improve their justice systems by making them fairer, more effective, and efficient. The funding will support state-level adoption of metrics, facilitating partnerships between state agencies or state-local collaborations. Additionally, the program will provide resources for training and technical assistance to help state grantees and encourage broader use of system metrics across jurisdictions nationwide. Applications are due by April 3, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on March 27, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern.
- FY25 Connect and Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Program
The FY25 Connect and Protect program funds collaborations between law enforcement and behavioral health agencies to improve responses for individuals with behavioral health needs. It focuses on deflection and diversion strategies like crisis response teams and co-responder models. The goal is to expand partnerships to enhance safety and outcomes for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. Applications are due by April 10, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on April 3, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern.
- FY25 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program: Protecting Public Health, Safety, and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy
The FY25 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program supports law enforcement agencies to strengthen or establish intellectual property (IP) enforcement task forces. The program helps jurisdictions reduce IP theft, investigate crimes, and address the violent crime associated with IP offenses. Funding aims to safeguard public health, safety, and the economy from counterfeit goods and product piracy. Applications are due by April 10, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on April 3, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern.
- FY25 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
The FY25 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program funds initiatives that improve public safety responses for individuals with mental health disorders (MHDs) or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (MHSUDs). The program aims to reduce criminal justice involvement and improve outcomes for adults with these challenges, including those with PTSD or traumatic brain injuries. Eligible entities can apply to create or expand initiatives to support individuals with mental health needs. Applications are due by April 10, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on April 3, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern.
- FY25 Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Site-Based
The FY25 Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) focuses on preventing and reducing violent crime through comprehensive, evidence-informed violence intervention programs. These programs are designed to target individuals at the highest risk of involvement in violence, particularly addressing gang and gun violence. The initiative emphasizes community violence intervention strategies, involving partnerships among community residents, local governments, law enforcement, victim services, hospitals, and other stakeholders to create effective, community-driven solutions. Applications for this program are due by April 15, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on April 8, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern.
- FY25 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
The FY25 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program provides funding to improve public safety responses and outcomes for individuals with mental health disorders (MHDs) or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (MHSUDs). The program aims to improve safety and well-being for adults with these conditions who come into contact with the criminal justice system. This initiative encourages collaborations between law enforcement, mental health providers, and other relevant entities to develop more effective interventions and responses for individuals with MHDs or MHSUDs. Applications for this program are due by April 10, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on April 3, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern.
- FY25 Field Initiated: Encouraging Innovation
The FY25 Field Initiated: Encouraging Innovation grant supports the development and implementation of innovative strategies aimed at preventing and reducing crime, improving community safety, and enhancing criminal justice system outcomes. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) encourages collaboration with the field to address emerging or chronic crime problems and justice system challenges. The program is divided into two categories: (1) state, local, or tribal innovations partnered with research, and (2) national or regional strategies aimed at advancing or translating knowledge to address these issues. Applications for this program are due by April 17, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on April 10, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern.
- FY25 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative
The FY25 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative (CGIC) is designed to combat firearm-related crimes by establishing or expanding Crime Gun Intelligence Centers. In partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the initiative assists local law enforcement in using intelligence, technology, and community engagement to quickly identify crime guns, trace their sources, and effectively prosecute offenders. The funding opportunity is split into two categories: (1) expansion of an existing CGIC, and (2) the creation of a new CGIC. Applications are due by April 24, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on April 17, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern.
- FY25 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program
The FY25 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program aims to assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies in addressing hate crimes. This initiative focuses on outreach, educating the public and practitioners, enhancing victim reporting tools, and improving investigations and prosecutions of hate crimes based on perceived or actual race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability. The program is divided into three categories: (1) City or County Demonstration Projects, (2) State or Regional Initiatives, and (3) Strategic and Resiliency Planning. Applications are due by April 24, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on April 17, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern.
- NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes
The NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes program focuses on improving AI use in crime prevention and justice decision-making. It aims to enhance fairness, accuracy, and effectiveness while addressing AI’s risks and civil rights impacts. The program emphasizes transparency and accountability. A webinar on the opportunity will be held on February 4, 2025, from 1-2 pm ET. Applications are due by June 26, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on March 4, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern.
- NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Youth Justice Topics
The NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Youth Justice Topics program seeks proposals for research and evaluation projects that will inform policy and practice within the field of youth justice. The funding covers four key topics: youth justice system prosecution, youth justice defense delivery systems, evaluation of youth reentry practices, and resubmissions of youth justice reinvestment studies. A webinar to discuss this opportunity will take place on January 21, 2025, from 2-3 pm ET. Applications are due by April 3, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on March 20, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern.
- NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Policing Practices
The NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Policing Practices program aims to support applied evaluative research on critical policing topics. The focus areas include police conduct and police-community interactions, officer safety, health, and wellness, criminal investigations, and alternative traffic enforcement models. The program also invites investigator-initiated proposals on other policing topics. A webinar will be held on January 29, 2025, from 3-4 pm ET to discuss this opportunity. Applications are due by April 3, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on March 20, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern.
- NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Hate Crimes
The NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Hate Crimes program invites proposals for research on preventing and combating hate crimes. It includes two categories: (1) evaluating interventions to prevent hate crimes and strategies to reduce victimization, and (2) addressing school-based hate crimes. Research on bias types, hate crime motivations, and survivor needs is also encouraged. A webinar will be held on February 3, 2025, from 1-2 pm ET. Applications are due by April 10, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on March 27, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern.
- NIJ FY25 Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Research and Evaluation
The NIJ FY25 Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Research and Evaluation program invites applications for projects that aim to improve community-based violence prevention programs. The initiative supports research to evaluate and advance practices within the OJP’s violence intervention and prevention efforts. A webinar will be held on January 23, 2025, from 1:30-3:00 pm ET. Applications are due by April 10, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on March 27, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern.
- NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime: Nexus with Firearms and Violence
This funding opportunity invites applications for research on the intersection of drugs and crime, with a specific focus on the nexus between drug trafficking, drug markets, firearms, and violence. The research aims to inform the development of evidence-based tools, practices, and policies for state, tribal, and local law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. The FY25 focus is on firearms in relation to drug offenses, addressing trends, interdiction, prosecution, and strategies to disrupt related criminal activities and violence. Applications are due by April 14, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on March 31, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern.
- NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women
This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at reducing violence against women (VAW), including domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and related crimes. It focuses on trauma, criminal justice responses, and policies, as well as evaluating programs to improve justice system engagement and accountability for perpetrators. A webinar will be held on February 26, 2025, from 1-2 pm ET. Applications are due by April 17, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on April 3, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern.
- NIJ FY25 Graduate Research Fellowship
This fellowship supports doctoral students working on dissertations related to crime prevention, victimization, and the fair administration of criminal or juvenile justice in the U.S. The program aims to foster research that informs policy and practice in these areas. A webinar on the opportunity will be held on February 13, 2025. Applications are due by April 22, 2025, with the http://Grants.gov deadline on April 15, 2025.
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