Causal Research on Community Safety and the Criminal Justice System is sponsored by Laura And John Arnold Foundation. This program supports causal research designed to build credible evidence on policies, practices, and interventions that can improve community safety and make the justice system fairer and more effective. Geographic focus: United States Focus areas: Criminal Justice, Community Safety

Financial Transparency Grants is a grant from Laura and John Arnold Foundation (Arnold Ventures) supporting evidence-based solutions to major policy challenges in areas including criminal justice, health care, public finance, higher education, journalism, affordable housing, climate, and democracy. Arnold Ventures funds organizations and research aligned with its core strategic areas, primarily through direct outreach and periodic formal Requests for Proposals. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Current RFPs include housing supply reform evaluation, transportation research, community safety research, and causal research on legalized sports betting impacts. Grants typically range from $250,000 to $1,500,000 and are awarded throughout the year by board and staff.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community and National Grants is a program from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that funds systemic approaches to advancing health equity, behavioral health integration, social determinants of health, community resilience, and policy reform in the United States. RWJF supports a wide range of issue areas including birth justice, disability rights, economic inclusion, physical environment, and leadership development. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, health centers, academic institutions, public health agencies, and community organizations. Typical grants range from $500,000 to $5 million with 3-5 year funding periods. Some programs are invitation-only while others accept Letters of Intent. RWJF does not accept unsolicited proposals outside of specific open solicitations.

RRF Foundation for Aging Research Grants is a competitive grant program from the RRF Foundation for Aging (formerly Retirement Research Foundation) that funds projects aimed at improving the lives of older Americans. Awards range from $44,000 to $260,000 over two years and are available to nonprofit organizations and research institutions. The foundation supports five grant categories: Advocacy, Direct Service (Illinois only), Research, Knowledge Sharing and Awareness Raising, and Organizational Capacity Building (Illinois only). Research grants must have national scope unless the applicant is Illinois-based. The application process begins with a Letter of Inquiry, followed by a full application for invited applicants, with trustee review at the end of each funding cycle.

Domestic Public Policy Program is sponsored by Smith Richardson Foundation Inc.. This program supports research and evaluation of existing public policies and programs, as well as projects that inject new ideas into public debates. Key focus areas include fiscal practices (revenue generation and long-term fiscal balances), human capital development (teacher quality and post-secondary education), and the criminal justice system. Geographic focus: United States Focus areas: Public Policy, Fiscal Sustainability, Education Reform, Criminal Justice, Economic Opportunity

Randomized Controlled Trials to Evaluate Social Programs Whose Delivery Will Be Funded by Government or Other Entities is sponsored by Arnold Ventures. This grant program supports randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of social programs, including criminal justice initiatives, to build the body of evidence for programs that produce sizable, sustained benefits.