[Bureau of Justice Assistance](https://bja.ojp.gov)

May 8, 2026 (Grants.gov) | May 15, 2026 (JustGrants/solicitation closing)

Up to $2,543,279 (cooperative agreement; single award expected)

Supports management and expansion of the National Center on Restorative Justice to educate and train on restorative justice in criminal justice and community safety.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides support for the management and expansion of the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ). The Center's mission is to educate, train, and build knowledge on restorative justice approaches and principles, particularly as they apply to criminal justice and community safety. The program aims to deliver targeted education and training to a wide range of justice and legal professionals—including law enforcement, corrections, prosecutors, and court personnel—on accountability-focused restorative justice practices that enhance public safety, reinforce personal responsibility among offenders, and provide meaningful restoration to victims. --- ## Due Dates - May 8, 2026: Grants.gov submission deadline (11:59 pm Eastern) - May 15, 2026: JustGrants submission deadline / Solicitation closing date (8:59 pm Eastern) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $2,543,279 (cooperative agreement) - No minimum award specified - Typically, only one award is made --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants are: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this award. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted in two steps: 1. **Grants.gov**: Submit the required forms and application materials by May 8, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern. 2. **JustGrants**: Complete the full application in JustGrants by May 15, 2026, 8:59 pm Eastern. - Applicants are encouraged to review the full solicitation and follow all instructions provided on the [BJA funding page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172496). --- ## Additional Information - This is a cooperative agreement, meaning substantial involvement from BJA is anticipated. - The program focuses on enhancing restorative justice education and practice within the criminal justice system. - For further details, refer to the official [solicitation document (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172496.pdf) when available. --- ## External Links - [BJA Opportunity Page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172496) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361919) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |----------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------| | OJP Response Center | OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov | (202) 616-6500 | | General BJA Contact | AskBJA@usdoj.gov | (202) 616-6500 |

BJA FY25 National Center on Restorative Justice

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