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

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NIJ FY25 Graduate Research Fellowship
$180,000
U.S. Department of Justice (National Institute of Justice)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity supports exceptional doctoral students conducting research that addresses critical issues in the U.S. criminal and juvenile justice system, providing financial assistance for their dissertation work.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Private institutions of higher education
OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program Training and Technical Assistance Center
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will help states and territories improve their juvenile justice systems and ensure compliance with federal laws aimed at preventing delinquency and supporting at-risk youth.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Independent school districts
Children’s Justice Act (CJA) Grant
$100,000
Georgia Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Apr 8, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Georgia state agencies, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to improve the management of child abuse and neglect cases within the legal system, focusing on reducing trauma for child victims and enhancing legal outcomes.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Facilitator Training for Victim Offender Dialogue
$100,000
U.S. Department of Justice (National Institute of Corrections)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and deliver training programs for facilitators of victim-offender dialogue, enhancing post-conviction services for crime survivors across the United States.

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

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

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
Curriculum Adaptation & Training Grant
$40,000
State Justice Institute (SJI)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to state and local courts and national judicial organizations to develop and implement tailored training programs that improve judicial education and court operations.

Education
State governments
Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and educational institutions working to disrupt cartel recruitment in vulnerable youth across six high-risk states in Mexico, enhancing regional stability and reducing cross-border threats.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Community Reentry Settings Initiative
$100,000
U.S. Department of Justice (National Institute of Corrections)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations with extensive experience in criminal justice research to evaluate and improve the decision-making processes used by state Departments of Corrections for placing individuals in community reentry facilities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Howard and Carol Safir Foundation Public Safety Initiative Grant Program
$50,000
Howard and Carol Safir Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative public safety projects that enhance urban policing, drug enforcement, or cross-jurisdictional collaboration, targeting law enforcement agencies, nonprofits, universities, and private firms.

Safety
For profit organizations other than small businesses
BJA FY25 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Training and Technical Assistance Program
$700,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides support to organizations that assist state and local correctional facilities in implementing effective substance use treatment and aftercare programs for incarcerated individuals.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Training and Technical Assistance Program
$605,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that develop and enhance reentry programs aimed at helping individuals successfully reintegrate into their communities and reduce recidivism rates.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 John McCain Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on the Rule of Law and Public Service
$400,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for a U.S.-based organization to create a program that brings international military and law enforcement students to the U.S. for a five-week academic and cultural exchange focused on the rule of law and public service.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ALERRT Travel Assistance
$2,900,000
Texas Office of the Governor (Public Safety Office)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 22, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to Texas law enforcement agencies for covering travel expenses related to training peace officers in advanced rapid response techniques.

Safety
City or township governments
Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP)
$300,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This program provides funding to Maryland-based organizations and agencies to implement effective strategies for preventing gun violence and supporting individuals affected by violence.

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

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

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
FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program
$2,736,259
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to engage international audiences on key policy issues through expert-led programs focused on America First priorities.

International Development
Nonprofits
FY 2026 J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI) Program
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create virtual exchange programs that connect young leaders in the U.S. with their peers in the Middle East and North Africa, promoting cross-cultural collaboration and democratic values.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Water Conservation Grant Program
$50,000
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports water conservation projects in Harris and Galveston Counties, prioritizing initiatives that promote best practices in residential, commercial, and irrigation water use, and is available to local water utilities, non-profits, public entities, and research universities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program
$20,000
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania residents pursuing degrees in high-demand fields, helping to address workforce shortages while encouraging graduates to live and work in the state.

Education
Individuals
Support for the Return and Rehabilitation of Forcibly Transferred Ukrainian Children
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations that support the Ukrainian government in locating, returning, and rehabilitating children forcibly transferred to Russia or occupied territories, focusing on their medical, psychological, and educational needs.

International Development
Nonprofits