Best Grants for Criminal Justice in Wisconsin

With a mission to advance criminal justice reform and gun violence prevention, the Joyce Foundation provides Wisconsin crime and justice organizations with support for research, policy advocacy, and violence intervention initiatives. Eligible projects include national or regional efforts that impact the Great Lakes, with state and local work focused on Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and select nearby states.

County human services departments, certified substance use providers, private nonprofits, Tribal agencies, and qualifying nonprofit minority agencies in Wisconsin can obtain funding to run Treatment Alternative Programs for justice-involved people with substance use concerns. Grants from Wisconsin Department of Health Services help Wisconsin criminal justice and treatment agencies deliver community-based interventions, with at least 75% of funds going to treatment services as defined in state law.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community safety, crime prevention, and related services in Wisconsin communities served by Union Pacific can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards of US $5,000 - US $30,000. Programs supporting crime and violence prevention, survivor services, and emergency response may be eligible.

Wisconsin Department of Justice

​​​​​The Wisconsin Department of Justice (Wisconsin DOJ) is led by the attorney general, a constitutional officer who is elected by partisan ballot to a four-year term. Public safety is the core of Wisconsin DOJ's mission. The main duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing legal advice and representation for the State of Wisconsin
• Investigating crimes that are statewide in nature, importance, or influence
• Providing technical assistance and training to law enforcement officers and prosecutors
• Assisting victims of crime in exercising their rights and accessing services
• Providing forensic analysis of evidence in criminal cases
• Promoting safe school environment​s​

JAG Elder Justice Continuation Project

Funding Announcement Description

Through this grant announcement, DOJ is seeking an application from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay to continue ongoing support for the Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition, Financial Abuse Specialist Teams, Elder Death Review Teams, and support training efforts for professionals that enhance their ability to address elder abuse.

Opportunity Category: Non-Competitive

Eligibility is limited to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.