
2021 Catalyst Cohort
In 2021, Microsoft and the Urban Institute selected nine local organizations to participate in the pilot of the Catalyst Grant Program. Over six months, the organizations used data and technology to inform and improve policies and practices to advance racial equity and reform in the criminal legal system. Their approaches and achievements can provide models, lessons, and inspiration for communities, local governments, funders, and data and technology experts across the United States. Read about lessons from grantees' experiences in the Catalyst Grant Program Insights collection.
Explore grantees' local projects by clicking the links below.
2021 Grantees
Abolitionist Law Center
Allegheny County, PA
Faith in Indiana
Marion County, IN
Forward Justice
Mecklenburg County, NC
Just City
Shelby County, TN
Just Communities Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Texas Center for Justice and Equity
City of Houston and Harris County, TX
Urban Strategies Council
East Oakland, CA
Youth Advocate Programs
Mecklenburg County, NC
Youth Justice Network
New York and Bronx Counties, NY