Grant reviewers are community members who evaluate applications for a variety of competitive grants we implement throughout the year. We use reviewer scores and recommendations to help determine which proposals are awarded grants. When possible, the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) will offer an honorarium to reviewers who fully complete the process. 

Being a grant reviewer offers unique insights into the grant-making process for those interested in expanding and improving their own grant-writing skills. It also provides an opportunity to learn about programs and best practices across Minnesota.

Serving in this capacity is a great way to help make decisions about support for programming in Minnesota. 

OJP is currently recruiting reviewers for the following grant opportunities. If you are interested in reviewing for one of these specific programs, please fill out the Grant Reviewer Application for that program.

• 2026-2027 Community Crime Intervention and Prevention (CCIP) Grant Program
  • Grant Reviewer Application - applications due by May 2, 2025

For information on reviewing grant proposals:

• How to review a grant proposal
• Grant reviewer handbook