Department of Justice Grants
Stored: Department of Justice Grants
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | U.S. Department of Justice |
| Top Organization | Department of Justice |
| Creation Legislation | Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | The Department of Justice Grants fund efforts to enhance public safety, support law enforcement, and assist crime victims. They aim to strengthen justice systems, reduce crime, and improve community trust nationwide. |
| Program Start | 1968 |
| Initial Funding | $63 million |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
Department of Justice Grants (DOJ Grants) is a Department of Justice initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Justice that provides funding to all 50 states, territories, tribal entities, and local organizations across the United States, supporting over 200 grant programs and engaging more than 2,800 stakeholders as of 2025 to advance justice and safety. Established in 1968 under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, DOJ Grants have disbursed over $100 billion by 2025, with $5.8 billion awarded in FY 2023 (Web ID 17) and a proposed $37.8 billion discretionary budget for FY 2025 (Web ID 14), including efforts post-Hurricane Helene to enhance resilience through victim services and community recovery in regions like Appalachia.
Goals
- Enhance public safety and law enforcement capacity across jurisdictions.[1]
- Support victims of crime with services and compensation nationwide.
- Improve justice systems through research, training, and innovative programs.
Organization
The Department of Justice Grants were sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, headquartered at 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. Funding comes from Congressional appropriations, supporting over 2,800 stakeholders—states, local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and law enforcement—across all U.S. jurisdictions, managed by DOJ components like OJP, COPS, and OVW, under Attorney General Merrick B. Garland (or successor as of March 04, 2025).
The leader at the Department level was the Attorney General, currently Merrick B. Garland (as of March 04, 2025), overseeing grant-making strategies.
History
The Department of Justice Grants were established in 1968 under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on June 19, 1968, creating OJP’s precursor (Web ID 10). Starting with $63 million in FY 1968, the program expanded with COPS in 1994 (Web ID 11) and OVW in 1994 (Web ID 1), faced a 2025 funding freeze impacting sanctuary jurisdictions (Web ID 18), and by 2025, supports resilience post-Hurricane Helene with grants like $144 million for crime victims (Post ID 1).
Funding
Initial funding in 1968 was $63 million from Congressional appropriations. Funding continues, with FY 2025 proposed at $37.8 billion discretionary and $10.5 billion mandatory (Web ID 14), and over $100 billion total by 2025, supporting over 50,000 awards annually (Web ID 7), with no end date as appropriations sustain efforts like 2025’s $5 million for Helene recovery (Post ID 5 estimate).
Implementation
The initiative was implemented through formula grants (e.g., Byrne JAG), discretionary grants (e.g., COPS Hiring), and victim assistance, funding justice efforts across all U.S. jurisdictions. It operates continuously with no end date, supporting over 2,800 stakeholders, with 2025 efforts post-Hurricane Helene enhancing resilience via emergency and victim service grants in affected areas.
Related
External links
- https://www.justice.gov/grants
- https://www.ojp.gov/ - Office of Justice Programs Overview
- https://www.doi.gov/ - Department of the Interior Overview
- wikipedia:United States Department of Justice
Social Media
References
- ↑ "DOJ Grants Overview," U.S. Department of Justice, accessed March 04, 2025.