DCJ Grants
The Colorado DCJ funds statewide research and programs in crime prevention, justice, and victim services to enhance public safety and support evidence-based criminal justice initiatives.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Safety
Due Dates: Varies by program; refer to program listings for current opportunities
Funding Amounts: $206M+ invested in FY2024 | Individual program awards and cycles vary widely
Summary: Funds Colorado initiatives in public safety, crime prevention, and victim services through competitive state and federal grant programs.
Description
The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), part of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, administers a broad portfolio of state and federal grants to strengthen community safety, support crime victims, and enhance justice programs across Colorado. Funding priorities span prevention, law enforcement, community corrections, juvenile justice, crime victim services, and offender treatment. DCJ’s grants are managed by three primary offices: the Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice, Office for Victims Programs, and Office of Community Corrections. These programs collectively support over 400 grantees statewide, including non-profits, local law enforcement, public safety agencies, community corrections providers, and victim service organizations.
