Justice Department Rolls Out Grant Programs for 2024 to Bolster Community Safety Initiatives
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By Tammy Leytham
The Justice Department announces the availability of grant funding for 2024, inviting community-based organizations to apply for funding from more than 200 grant programs, administered by its Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, Office of Justice Programs, and the Office on Violence Against Women.
These grants are accessible to a diverse array of entities, including state, local, tribal, and territorial government agencies, law enforcement, research institutions, and nonprofits. The forthcoming awards, subject to appropriations, will continue the momentum of the nearly $5.8 billion granted in Fiscal Year 2023, aiming to empower agencies and organizations to enhance public safety and address violence.
"In the coming year, the Justice Department plans to put more resources directly into the hands of our law enforcement and community partners working to drive down violent crime and improve public safety," Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said. "We encourage police departments, community organizations, and other partners to apply for this funding through the Justice Department's more than 200 grant programs."
Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco said funding proposals could range from putting more officers on the beat to helping survivors of domestic violence seek shelter.
"Community-based organizations, crisis centers, law enforcement agencies, and more will benefit from these investments, and our communities will be safer because of them," Monaco said.
The three grant-making components also cover issues such as community violence intervention, justice system-behavioral health partnerships, school safety measures, and programs designed to curb domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Program solicitations will invite proposals from eligible applicants for competitive and formula grant funding.
Published annually, the Justice Department Program Plan outlines funding opportunities the Department intends to provide to enhance community safety and trust. The Plan is searchable by component or office, keyword, eligible applicant category, and expected release date.
Funding amounts in the FY 2024 Plan and other relevant information are subject to the availability of appropriations and potential legislative changes and may be updated frequently.
To learn more about where to find DOJ funding opportunities and how to apply, visit the JustGrants Resources Application Submission Training page.
For additional resources and guidance, check out:
First Responder Grants offers tailored services for first responders with free grant writing tips, classes (online and in-person), webinars, and a blog for additional guidance.
The Grantsmanship Center provides multiple online courses to enhance skills in writing and managing grants.
The National Emergency Management Association offers "Grant Writing 101," a course designed specifically for emergency management professionals.
The International Association of Fire Chiefs provides various grant writing resources and workshops, including a "10-Step Plan to Successful Grant Writing."
The National Association of Police Organizations conducts a grant writing course created expressly for law enforcement professionals.