Criminal Justice Reform Grants Coming in November

November brings a strong month for criminal justice nonprofits. The funders below are moving money for wrongful conviction work, reentry services, veterans justice, and youth reentry. If you work in any of these corners, there's something here worth your attention.

Bureau of Justice Assistance: Grant for Wrongful Conviction Review Entities and Criminal Justice Partners

This grant strengthens the capacity of wrongful conviction review entities and their partners to identify, assess, and manage post-conviction claims of innocence. It's designed for government entities, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education working to prevent future errors, identify actual perpetrators, and deliver justice to victims. The deadline is November 2, and the award is up to $600,000. Apply here

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: Grant for Nonprofits Providing Child Abuse Professional Training

One cooperative agreement worth $2.85 million will fund a national training and technical assistance program for child abuse professionals. The program enhances coordinated, multidisciplinary investigations and responses to child abuse, improving interview techniques, investigative methods, interagency coordination, and court preparation for law enforcement, prosecutors, child protective services workers, social workers, and mental health professionals. Deadline is November 5. Apply here

Bureau of Justice Assistance: Grant for Veterans Justice Nonprofits and Public Institutions

This competitive grant supports the establishment or operation of a national center focused on veterans justice issues. The center will provide training, technical assistance, and resources to improve justice system outcomes for veterans, connecting them with appropriate services and diversion programs. It's intended for organizations capable of operating at a national scale to support courts, law enforcement, and other justice system stakeholders. Deadline is November 6. Apply here

Bureau of Justice Assistance: Grant for Nonprofit and Tribal Reentry Service Organizations

Up to $1 million supports community-based organizations and tribal governments providing mentoring and transitional services to people returning from adult correctional facilities who are assessed as moderate to high risk for recidivism. Services include educational, vocational, substance use, mental health, housing, and family reunification support, delivered pre- and/or post-release. The program aims to reduce recidivism and create safer communities through evidence-based reentry programming. Deadline is November 6. Apply here

Bureau of Justice Assistance: Grant for Nonprofits and Organizations Supporting Veterans in the Criminal Justice System

This $4 million cooperative agreement funds the establishment of a national center providing specialized training, technical assistance, and resources to criminal justice agencies, courts, corrections systems, and service providers working with veterans. The center will develop online platforms, toolkits, training curricula, and coordination frameworks to improve outcomes for veterans involved in the criminal justice system. Deadline is November 6. Apply here

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: Grant for Youth Reentry Nonprofits and Government Agencies

Up to $750,000 supports comprehensive reentry services for moderate- to high-risk youth before, during, and after release from juvenile residential or correctional facilities. The program funds two categories: government entities partnering with service providers to improve youth reentry, and nonprofit organizations providing transitional services to assist youth in successfully reintegrating into the community. The program aims to reduce recidivism among youth returning to their communities. Deadline is November 9. Apply here

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