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The Criminal Justice grant program is a funding initiative from the MacArthur Foundation that works to address over-incarceration and reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the American justice system. Through the Safety and Justice Challenge, the Foundation funds local reform efforts aimed at safely reducing jail populations and making local justice systems more equitable and fair.
Grants have been awarded to organizations working on local criminal justice reform since 2013. Funding amounts and deadlines are determined on a grant-by-grant basis. Eligible applicants should consult the MacArthur Foundation's grant guidelines for current opportunities and eligibility requirements.
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Criminal Justice - MacArthur Foundation Login into your grantee account, reset your password, or submit an idea to the MacArthur Foundation. Working to address over-incarceration and racial and ethnic disparities by changing the way America thinks about and uses jails.
Despite growing national attention to the large number of people confined in state and federal prisons, significantly less attention has been paid to local justice systems, where the criminal justice system primarily operates and where over-incarceration begins. To address over-incarceration, it is critical that we focus on local jails and the systems that fill them.
Through the Safety and Justice Challenge , we aim to create national demand for local justice reforms that will safely reduce jail populations and make the justice system more fair. Organizations funded since 2013 2307-157872,2305-157734,2004-154599,2308-158004,2103-155430,2103-155410 VIEW ALL CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANTS View Grant Guidelines Latest News & Related Content Load More VIEW ALL LATEST NEWS Big Bets What is Big Bet?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: See the MacArthur Foundation website for complete eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Criminal Justice is funded by MacArthur Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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The Chicago Commitment: Advancing Leadership Grant is sponsored by John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation. This grant aims to support diverse leaders from historically marginalized communities, fostering equity and inclusion in civic engagement. It seeks to empower individuals who face systemic barriers, enabling them to influence decision-making and contribute to a more equitable Chicago. The grant addresses urgent community needs while promoting collaboration among organizations to enhance their impact on societal change.
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