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BJA FY 20 The National Center on Restorative Justice

Bureau of Justice Assistance · BJA-2020-18442

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Award Range

$0 – $3.0M

Total Program Funding

$3.0M

Expected Awards

1

Deadline

May 21, 2020

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY 20 The National Center on Restorative Justice. Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks to fund an accredited university of higher education or an accredited law school for the purposes of establishing a National Center on Restorative Justice with the purpose of educating and training the next generation of justice leaders. The National... up to $3,000,000 per award; $3,000,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, Other eligible entities, Private universities/colleges

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • •The following entities are eligible to apply: • Accredited universities of higher education • Accredited law schools
  • •Deadline: 2020-05-21

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What This Grant Funds

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks to fund an accredited university of higher education or an accredited law school for the purposes of establishing a National Center on Restorative Justice with the purpose of educating and training the next generation of justice leaders. The National Center on Restorative Justice (Center) has two purposes: (1) Educate and train the next generation of juvenile and criminal justice leaders. The Center shall engage and challenge undergraduate, graduate, and law students to broaden their understanding of criminal justice systems and restorative approaches. This training will be developed in conjunction with criminal justice professionals, community members, educators, and social service providers, at the state, regional, and national levels. Approaches will include development of a degree program, a summer-term institute, and/or brief courses, while encouraging access to educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals. (2) Support research focusing on how best to provide direct services to address social inequities such as simultaneous access to substance abuse treatment and higher education. This research support may include a combination of approaches, including conducting research, developing research agendas and approaches, and translating research in the area of restorative justice.

Who Can Apply

The following entities are eligible to apply: • Accredited universities of higher education • Accredited law schools

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesOther (see NOFO for details)Private Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$3.0M
Total Program Funding
$3.0M
Expected Number of Awards
1
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: April 6, 2020
Application Deadline: May 21, 2020 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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