BJA FY25 National Center on Restorative Justice
This grant funds the expansion of the National Center on Restorative Justice to train justice professionals in restorative justice approaches that enhance public safety and support victims, offenders, and communities.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: May 8, 2026 (Grants.gov) | May 13, 2026 (Current closing date) | May 15, 2026 (JustGrants/solicitation closing)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,543,279 (single award, cooperative agreement, typically 1 year)
Summary: Supports management and expansion of the National Center on Restorative Justice to educate, train, and build knowledge on restorative justice approaches within criminal justice and community safety.
Description
This opportunity provides funding to manage and expand the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ). The Center is tasked with educating, training, and building knowledge on restorative justice approaches and their application to the criminal justice system and community safety. Activities will focus on providing targeted education and training to justice and legal professionals—such as law enforcement, corrections, prosecutors, and court personnel—on accountability-focused restorative justice practices that aim to improve public safety, reinforce personal responsibility among offenders, and deliver meaningful restoration to victims.
