Children's Justice Act Committee (CJAC)

The FY 2027 Children's Justice Act Grant Program provides funding to eligible Maryland entities. Each entity may submit no more than one application. Applications must be submitted electronically via the Grant Management System (GMS).

Program Details

Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy is a funding organization that offers the Children's Justice Act Committee (CJAC) grant program to support eligible programs and projects. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy through Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy. Organizations seeking funding for eligible programs and projects should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities, nonprofit organizations, local law enforcement, and state law enforcement. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy or on Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

The application deadline is July 30, 2026 (42 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports eligible programs and projects. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy before applying.

Award details

Applications close on July 30, 2026 (42 days remaining).

Categories

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