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BJA FY25 National Center on Restorative Justice

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2025-172496

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Award Range

$0$2.5M

Deadline

May 13, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY25 National Center on Restorative Justice. Bureau of Justice Assistance. This NOFO will support the management and expansion of the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ). The Center will educate, train, and build knowledge on restorative justice approaches and principles and their application to criminal justice and community safety. This Center will provide... up to $2,543,279 per award.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, Private universities/colleges

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Deadline: 2026-05-13

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Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

This NOFO will support the management and expansion of the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ). The Center will educate, train, and build knowledge on restorative justice approaches and principles and their application to criminal justice and community safety. This Center will provide targeted education and training to a variety of justice/legal professionals, including law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, prosecutors, and court personnel on accountability-focused restorative justice approaches that improve public safety by strengthening traditional law enforcement, reinforcing personal responsibility among offenders, and providing meaningful restoration to victims.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$2.5M
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: April 16, 2026
Application Deadline: May 13, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

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