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Grants for Criminal Justice is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation. The MacArthur Foundation supports initiatives within criminal justice reform, focusing on reducing jail use, addressing racial and ethnic disparities, and supporting organizations working to improve outcomes for justice-involved individuals.
While general, their focus on criminal justice reform aligns with reentry and social justice efforts, including research and data analysis to document communities succeeding in building more fair, just, and equitable criminal justice systems.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Unspecified, but past grantees include universities and cities, indicating a broad scope for organizations involved in criminal justice reform. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (e.g., $500,000, $700,000, $975,000 mentioned in past grants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Grants for Criminal Justice is funded by MacArthur Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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