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Justice Department Cancels $811 Million in Grants, Reinstates Select Programs

The DOJ terminated 365 grants midcycle, citing new priorities, while reversing some cuts after public scrutiny.

In this 2019 photo, a protester gathers containers that look like OxyContin bottles at an anti-opioid demonstration in front of the US Department of Health and Human Services headquarters in Washington, DC.
A woman walks past the U.S. Department of Justice Building, in Washington, U.S., December 15, 2020. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo
A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room, January 24, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
US Attorney General Pam Bondi attends a press conference on illicit narcotics, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 9, 2025.

Overview

  • The U.S. Justice Department canceled 365 grants totaling $811 million, disrupting programs for crime victims, mental health, and violence prevention.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi stated the cuts align with the Trump administration’s focus on law enforcement, violent crime, and child protection priorities.
  • A 30-day appeal process was offered to affected organizations, with some grants, such as for pet-friendly domestic violence shelters, already reinstated.
  • Critics argue the cuts jeopardize essential services like hotlines, trauma recovery, and anti-opioid efforts, with lawsuits and appeals expected.
  • The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, played a key role in identifying programs deemed misaligned with federal priorities.