72 Massachusetts Grants for Justice and Law

72 Justice and Juvenile Justice Grants for Massachusetts

Discover grants supporting justice initiatives, criminal justice reform, legal aid services, support for incarcerated populations, victims of crime, and public safety programs. Funding promotes fairness, strengthens legal systems, and advances law and justice.

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Fellowship to a USA or Canada Postdoctoral Graduate Student to Pursue Studies Related to Publi...

Deadline: 03/16/26

Fellowship to a USA or Canada postdoctoral graduate student to pursue studies related to public, community, or forensic psychiatry. The fellow will participate in workshops and courses, develop a network of peers, and be required to dedicate time to volunteer in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223383
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Grants to USA Government Entities for Comprehensive Reentry Approaches

Deadline: 03/19/26

Grants to USA and territories government entities for comprehensive reentry approaches. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for different approaches that improve the success rates of adult reen...

GrantWatch ID#: 227502
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies to Improve Probation and Parole Programs

Deadline: 03/19/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories government agencies to improve probation and parole programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve outcomes for people who are on probati...

GrantWatch ID#: 227503
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs that Address the Legal Needs of Residents and ...

Deadline: 03/20/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that address the legal needs of low-income clients and help to improve the legal system. First-time applicants must contact program staff before submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to promote the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163694
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Entrepreneurs From Underserved Communities for Professional ...

Deadline: 03/20/26

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA entrepreneurs from underserved communities for professional development and business assistance. Funding is intended to support individuals in financial need, who are actively making a social impact. In addition to a cas...

GrantWatch ID#: 210496

Grants to USA Law Enforcement Departments, Tribal Agencies, and Rural Agencies for Camera Equi...

Deadline: 03/27/26

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement departments, tribal agencies, and government agencies in rural regions for camera equipment. Applicants must submit a preliminary form prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for the lease or purcha...

GrantWatch ID#: 197436

Grants to USA Tribes and Agencies for Services for Incarcerated Parents with Minor Children

Deadline: 03/30/26

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal government agencies to expand services for incarcerated parents with minor children. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support family...

GrantWatch ID#: 183426

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Support Youth After Incarceration

Deadline: 03/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and local, state, and tribal government agencies for programs to support youth after incarceration. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. The goal of the program is...

GrantWatch ID#: 193945

Grants to USA Tribes, Law Enforcement Agencies, and Agencies to Prevent Crime

Deadline: 03/30/26

Grants to USA and territories tribal governments, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, and governmental non-law enforcement agencies to decrease gun-related crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete....

GrantWatch ID#: 196244

Cooperative Agreement to a USA National Organization to Improve the Quality of Child Abuse Cri...

Deadline: 03/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA national organization to improve the quality of criminal prosecution in child abuse cases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to create technical assistance and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202234

Grants to USA Agencies and Mental Health Agencies to Create Mental Health Service Networks

Deadline: 03/30/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofit or for-profit mental health agencies to create mental health service networks. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase in...

GrantWatch ID#: 227504

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Children to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Ad...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International children to recognize exceptional contributions to advocating for children's rights. Eligible nominees are between the ages of 12 and 18 and have demonstrated a history of fighting for the rights of children. Nominees' effo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226293

Awards to USA Individuals Who Work to Benefit Their Community and Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards of $5,000 and an award of $50,000 to USA individuals who work to benefit communities and promote social justice. Funding is intended to recognize people who strive to improve the world in fields such as the arts, education, environment, law, medicine, nutri...

GrantWatch ID#: 226731

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Promote the Practice of Meditation

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, IHEs and schools for projects that expand or introduce the practice of mindful meditation in underserved populations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 187242

Grants to USA Early-Career Researchers at IHEs for Research Related to the Criminal Justice Sy...

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants to USA early-career researchers at IHEs for research projects related to the criminal justice system. Funding is intended to give assistant professors the research experience necessary to advance in the field, while also providing research and data needed t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219242

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Postsecondary Institutions to Encourage the Pursuit of...

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants of up to $9,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and postsecondary institutions for initiatives to encourage the pursuit of legal careers among individuals facing barriers to education and resources. Funding is intended for outreach activities, imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 225997

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Broadcasting, Journalism, and Media Projects

Deadline: 04/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects that address critical societal issues. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental challenges. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigative journ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179466

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline: 04/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Democracy and Social Justice

Deadline: 04/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and advance full participation by all races, genders, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212650

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Psychology Projects that Address Social ...

Deadline: 04/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and early-career researchers affiliated with qualifying nonprofits, government agencies, or institutions for innovative projects in psychology. Funding is intended to support education, intervention, and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 178423
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Grants to USA State Governments for Activities to Reduce Violence and Crime

Deadline: 04/07/26

Grants to USA and territories state governments for activities that reduce violence and crime and improve the administration of the criminal justice system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188632

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribal Entities, and Nonprofits to Assist Youth and Adults with Crimin...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribal government entities, Tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations to assist youth and adults in preparing for the workforce. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible youth and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227842

Award to a USA Individual, Group, or Organization to Recognize Efforts Supporting First Amendm...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories individual, group, or organization to recognize exceptional work in preserving and protecting one or more of the First Amendment rights. The work must have been completed during the past calendar year. The award was establ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156084

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Mental Health Systems, and Service Providers to Treat ...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, mental health providers and courts, and other entities to assist individuals with serious mental illness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172023
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Grants to USA Local Governments for Crime Reduction and Prevention Programs

Deadline: 04/21/26

Grants to USA local government units for activities to prevent and reduce violence and crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs in areas that include drug treatment and en...

GrantWatch ID#: 172802

Grants to USA Law-Related Entities to Promote Professional Development and Education in the Fi...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to USA law-related entities to promote professional development and education in the field of law. Funding is intended to support projects related to trust and estate law. Previous grantees include universities, institutes, law centers, and law school clini...

GrantWatch ID#: 219899

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Lawyers, and Law Firms for Justice-Related Lawsuits

Deadline: 04/30/26 LOI Date: 03/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, lawyers, and law firms for cases involving civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. For grants that achieve a co...

GrantWatch ID#: 175576

Grants to USA Judges and Court Managers for Professional Development Courses

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories court managers and full-time state court judges to take advantage of professional development opportunities. Funding enables grantees to attend courses to improve their skills, abilities, and knowledge which they may n...

GrantWatch ID#: 175916

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Activities ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921

Grants to USA Judicial Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies for Ex...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

GrantWatch ID#: 178299

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26 Conference Date: 03/17/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Promote Peace and Foster Human Rights

Deadline: 05/01/26 LOI Date: 04/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote peace and foster human rights and racial harmony. Requests that foster interfaith and ecumenical cooperation are prioritized. Preference is also given to one-time projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 221270

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes for Research to Better Under...

Deadline: 05/04/26 LOI Date: 04/04/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, agencies, and tribes for research to better understand severe, emerging drug issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks. This project responds ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222991

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Protect Individual Liberty and Promote Faithfulness to the Constit...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to protect individual liberty and promote faithfulness to the Constitution. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Program focus areas include constitutional order, civil society, infor...

GrantWatch ID#: 129758

Awards to Recognize USA High School Teachers for Law-Related Educational Programs

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards to honor and recognize USA teachers in private and public high schools for contributions to the field of law-related education. Awards will be presented to eligible teachers who have developed educational programs that expanded student understanding of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180153

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar to Recognize Research in Law, the Humanities,...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International scholar to recognize exceptional advances in research in law, the humanities, theology, and social sciences. Nominees may work in a particular discipline or work in a cross-disciplinary manner. The prize winner must have ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 196200

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Entities to Provide Legal Services to Underrepresented Com...

Deadline: 06/26/26 LOI Date: 05/07/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public entities to provide legal services to underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to increase the capabilities of nonprofit groups to address the need for improvement in the provision of legal services to unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 220485

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects that Promote Social Equity and Racial Justice

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects that promote social equity and racial justice. The purpose of funding is to increase access to opportunities and promote more equitable outcomes for minorities. Funding priorities include projects related to education, entr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207577

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Jewish Women and...

Deadline: 08/05/26 Conference Date: 04/15/26 LOI Date: 05/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives and status of Jewish women and girls. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operational support as well as f...

GrantWatch ID#: 181273

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Reduce the Use of Performance-Enha...

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scientists at universities and laboratories for training and research. The purpose of this program is to contribute to the battle against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Fellows gain practical knowled...

GrantWatch ID#: 195007

Grants to USA Early-Career Scholars for Research in the Social Sciences

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $65,000 to USA early-career researchers to conduct research focusing on the social sciences. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support research that identifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187123

Grants to USA Scholars for Research Studies Focusing on Immigration and Diversity

Deadline: 10/26/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to USA scholars for research studies related to immigration and diversity. Applicants must register in the grant portal and submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovative studies that examine the ro...

GrantWatch ID#: 174368

Grants to USA Scholars to Conduct Research Studies on Factors that Impact Diverse Immigrant Po...

Deadline: 10/26/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to USA scholars for innovative research investigating the various factors that affect diverse immigrant populations and their descendants. Applicants must register in the grant portal and submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183562

Grants to USA Researchers for Multidisciplinary Research Projects to Enhance the Understanding...

Deadline: 10/26/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to USA researchers for multidisciplinary research projects to enhance the understanding of human behaviors and attitudes. Applicants must register in the grant portal and submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198645

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Historical Research Related to Ariz...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Fellowships of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research related to government, history, arts, and legal and public policy related to Arizona, the West, and northern Mexico. Funding is intended to offset the costs of travel, living expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 172376

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Justice and Anti-Discrimination Initiatives

Deadline: 12/17/26 LOI Date: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to eliminate all forms of prejudice and discrimi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174660

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Financial Assistance Related to Viole...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for financial assistance related to violent crimes. Applicants must be the victim of a violent crime, a family member, or a designated advocate. Eligible applicants must be able to prove their re...

GrantWatch ID#: 227653