To help implement or sustain an evidence-based program or practice in your community, consider seeking assistance from federal, state, local or tribal governments, foundations or other private sources.

Find Funding from the U.S. Department of Justice and Other Federal Sources

Each year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) allocates federal financial assistance to state, local and tribal governments and organizations supporting criminal justice, juvenile justice and victim services. To find funding available through DOJ, please visit Grants.gov. A centralized, searchable database, Grants.gov provides information on federal funding available for state, local and tribal communities and organizations. For tips on grant writing, click here.

In addition to Grants.gov, the following agencies provide resources and guidance on their own grant programs.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Find State Funds

In addition to direct assistance from the federal government, check your state or regional economic development organization for funding.

Contact your State Administering Agency (SAA)

Many federal grants are allocated through a statewide office or State Administering Agency (SAA) as either formula-based or discretionary competitive grants. Since many SAAs manage a broad range of criminal justice and public safety funds, your SAA may manage multiple formula programs from several Office of Justice Programs (OJP) components such as the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office for Victims of Crime and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and have discretion in allocation of funds within a state. The SAAs for OJP components can be found here.

Contact your State Legislative Representative

State legislatures also offer grants and other state funding that can be used to finance implementation of an evidence-based program in your community.

Search for Private and Foundation Funding Sources

Foundations and private organizations are other sources for information on grant opportunities. While not an exhaustive list, start by searching funding opportunities at The Foundation Center and the Grantsmanship Center.