Law, Justice and Legal Services Grants

Federal law, justice and legal services grants are funded by agencies like multiple federal agencies. They fund a wide range of programs and initiatives.

Who's eligible: Most law, justice and legal services grants are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions. Some are also open to for-profit small businesses (especially SBIR/STTR grants).

Typical timeline: Grants post with a 30-60 day application window. Most require a Letter of Intent (LOI) 2-4 weeks before the full application deadline. Starting early is critical — this is why alerts matter.

FAQ

How do I find law, justice and legal services grants for my nonprofit?

Search Grants.gov by the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding category, or use GrantQuick to get automatic alerts matched to your mission — free for 1 search profile.

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply for law, justice and legal services grants?

Most law, justice and legal services grants require 501(c)(3) status, but some are open to government entities, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and even individuals or small businesses. Check each opportunity's eligibility section.

How much funding is available for law, justice and legal services grants?

Individual awards range from $10K (planning grants) to $10M+ (multi-year program grants). The total federal funding for law, justice and legal services programs exceeds tens of billions annually. Most small nonprofits target grants in the $50K-$500K range.

Law, Justice and Legal Services Grants

BJA FY 25 Invited to Apply &ndash; Adult Treatment Court Planning, Training, Technical Assistance, and Resources Center Initiative

FY26 Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants

Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Administrative Enforcement Initiative

Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative FY2025 and FY2026

FAIR HOUSING INITIATIVES PROGRAM PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE

Disrupting TCOs through Evidence Reform

Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia

Combating Forced Child Recruitment by FTOs and TCOs

DOJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply - National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program

OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 4

OJJDP FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program

BJA FY 2026 Invited to Apply -Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program

Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations in the Near East

Combating Transnational Criminal Organizations through Data-Driven Analysis and Customized Investigative Mentoring

DOJ FY 2026 Bridging Immigration-related Deficits Experienced Nationwide (&ldquo;BIDEN&rdquo;) Program

FY26 Tribal Resources Grant Program- Technical Assistance Invitational

FY26 Preparing for Active Shooter Situations (PASS)

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim Centered Training for Law Enforcement on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (Abby Honold) Program

FY26 COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program

FY26 COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force Program

FY26 COPS School Violence Prevention Program

FY26 COPS Hiring Program

FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program

Strengthening Bosnia and Herzegovina's Anti-Money Laundering System to Combat Transnational Organized Crime Networks

Building Cross-Border Capacity for Transnational Criminal Organizations, financial Investigations and Asset Recovery

About Law, Justice and Legal Services Grants

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BJA FY 25 Invited to Apply – Adult Treatment Court Planning, Training, Technical Assistance, and Resources Center Initiative

DOJ FY 2026 Bridging Immigration-related Deficits Experienced Nationwide (“BIDEN”) Program