The BJA FY25 National Center on Restorative Justice supports the management and expansion of the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ).

Overview

The Center is designed to educate, train, and build knowledge regarding restorative justice approaches and principles, and their application within criminal justice and community safety. The programme provides targeted education and training to various justice and legal professionals. These professionals include law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, prosecutors, and court personnel. The focus is on accountability-focused restorative justice approaches intended to improve public safety by strengthening traditional law enforcement, reinforcing personal responsibility among offenders, and providing meaningful restoration to victims.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

• Public and state institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education

Funding and Benefits

The funding opportunity is structured as a Cooperative agreement. The minimum award amount is $2,543,279, and the maximum award amount is not specified.

Application Process

To apply, applicants should visit www.grants.gov to track application status and subscribe to updates. The opportunity funding number is O-BJA-2025-172496.

Deadline and Timeline

Closing: May 13, 2026

Contact Information

For inquiries, the contact email address is OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov.