U.S. Department of Justice
23 federal programs administered by U.S. Department of Justice, sourced directly from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog.
Law enforcement, crime prevention, victim services, and criminal justice system grants.
Portfolio overview. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) currently administers 23 federal assistance programs listed in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. The portfolio concentrates in Public Safety (23 programs). Each listing on this page links through to the full CFDA program detail — funding range, eligibility categories, current funding opportunities on Grants.gov, and the authorizing legislation.
Funding scale. SAM.gov publishes funding range data for 23 of 23 DOJ programs. The largest award ceiling in this portfolio is $50.0 million, and the median listed ceiling is $2.0 million. Assistance Listings funding ranges represent the envelope across all awards, not the amount any single applicant can expect — individual awards depend on appropriations, the scope of the proposed project, and the evaluation score. Always cross-check against the current NOFO for the figure that matters to your application.
Who applies. Across the 23 DOJ programs, the most frequently listed eligibility categories are state local gov (22 programs), nonprofit (6 programs), tribal gov (1 program). Every applicant, regardless of entity type, must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) before submitting on Grants.gov. Nonprofits need current IRS 501(c)(3) determination; state and local governments typically need a designated authorizing official; tribal organizations apply under set-aside provisions; educational institutions frequently need institutional pre-award offices to handle the submission. First-time applicants should allow 4–6 weeks for SAM.gov registration to validate before a deadline.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance — CFDA) U.S. Department of Justice federal grant programs (CFDA codes), descriptions, eligibility, and funding categories · 2026 SAM.gov Assistance Listings replaced the legacy CFDA catalog; all federal financial assistance programs must publish here. Updated continuously as agencies revise program details.
Grant Programs (23)
Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Reimbursement grants for local law enforcement purchasing body armor to protect officers.
Up to $100K
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program
Grants to develop and enhance comprehensive local substance use disorder responses.
Up to $2M
Comprehensive School Safety Initiative
Research and programs to reduce violence in schools through comprehensive school safety frameworks.
Up to $5M
COPS Hiring Program
Grants to increase law enforcement officer hiring, rehiring, and retention for community policing.
Up to $1M
Corrections Technical Assistance
Technical assistance and training to improve correctional practices and reduce recidivism.
Up to $1M
Crime Victim Assistance (VOCA)
Formula grants for victim assistance including rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, and child abuse programs.
Up to $50M
Crisis Intervention Team Programs
Grants for police crisis intervention teams to improve mental health crisis response.
Up to $1M
DNA Backlog Reduction Program
Grants to reduce the backlog of DNA samples and evidence from crime labs and law enforcement agencies.
Up to $5M
Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program
Grants to plan, implement, and enhance drug treatment court programs for nonviolent offenders.
Up to $2M
John R. Justice Grant Program
Student loan repayment assistance for public defenders and prosecutors to retain qualified attorneys.
Up to $1M
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Formula grants for law enforcement, prosecution, prevention, corrections, drug treatment, and technology improvement.
Up to $10M
Juvenile Justice Formula Grants
Formula grants to states for comprehensive juvenile justice plans, diversion programs, and rehabilitation.
Up to $20M
Missing Children's Assistance
Grants to develop and implement programs for missing children including AMBER Alert and NCMEC.
Up to $3M
National Criminal History Improvement Program
Grants to improve completeness and accuracy of criminal history records available to authorized users.
Up to $5M
National Institute of Justice Research Grants
Research grants on crime, violence, and criminal justice system improvements including technology.
Up to $1M
Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants
Grants to increase community policing capacity and develop innovative partnerships with the public.
Up to $1M
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners
Residential substance abuse treatment for incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism.
Up to $2M
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment — Juvenile
Residential treatment programs for juvenile offenders with substance abuse problems.
Up to $1M
Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative
Grants for reentry programs reducing recidivism and improving outcomes for people released from incarceration.
Up to $3M
Services for Victims of Trafficking
Comprehensive services for trafficking victims including emergency shelter, legal assistance, and case management.
Up to $2M
Sexual Assault Services Formula Program
Formula grants to reduce sexual violence and improve services for sexual assault survivors.
Up to $5M
STOP (Services Training Officers Prosecutors) Violence Against Women
Formula grants to enhance law enforcement response to violence against women.
Up to $10M
Violence Against Women Formula Grants (STOP)
Funds programs for prosecution of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Up to $10M
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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