Open federal grants: Law justice and legal services
46 open opportunities as of Oct 16, 2026.
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These are the open federal funding opportunities that Grants.gov files under the "Law justice and legal services" category. The category comes from the agency that posted the notice, so it is a broad grouping, not a promise about what a program will fund.
Each listing links to a summary page with the key facts and a direct link to the official notice. Check the eligible applicant types first, then the deadline and any cost sharing requirement, because those three facts rule out most opportunities quickly.
Opportunities in one category can come from several agencies, each with its own rules and review process. If you find a good fit, read the whole notice, including the evaluation criteria, before you start writing.
Open opportunities
OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · O-OJJDP-2026-172748
OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · O-OJJDP-2026-172743
BJA FY 2026 Justice Reinvestment Initiative: Strengthening State and Local Operations to Reduce Crime and Recidivism
Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172770
BJA FY 2026 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners – Formula Grants Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172763
SMART FY26 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program
SMART · O-SMART-2026-172794
OJP FY 2026 Integrity in American Elections Grant Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172793
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