O-BJA-2022-171097: BJA FY 22 Justice Reinvestment Initiative Assessment and Coordination
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements (O-OJJDP-2026-172742). Status: Closes November 16, 2026 (9 days left). It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2022.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $750,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. It expected to make one award worth $750,000 in total. Applications closed on May 24, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 14, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$750,000
- Total funding$750,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 14, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 24, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Justice Reinvestment Initiative awards averaged $1.7 million; this notice allows up to $750,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (62% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. This training and technical assistance (TTA) program will provide coordination and third-party assessment support to the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI). JRI uses a data-driven process to help states improve the fairness, effectiveness, and efficiency of their criminal justice systems.
Who has won Justice Reinvestment Initiative grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Justice Reinvestment Initiative (16.827) awarded $123 million across 74 grant awards, an average of $1.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Council of State Governments LTD. | Kentucky | 6 | $46.0 million |
| Community Resources for Justice, Inc. | Massachusetts | 3 | $19.4 million |
| North Carolina Department of Public Safety | North Carolina | 4 | $3.3 million |
| Justice Innovation Inc. | New York | 1 | $3.0 million |
| Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | Michigan | 2 | $2.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, O-OJJDP-2026-172742, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2022-171097 still open?
No. It closed on May 24, 2022. A newer notice is open: O-OJJDP-2026-172742, closes November 16, 2026 (9 days left).
Who can apply for BJA FY 22 Justice Reinvestment Initiative Assessment and Coordination?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 22 Justice Reinvestment Initiative Assessment and Coordination?
Closed May 24, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $750,000 each. About $750,000 in total for one award.
Who has won Justice Reinvestment Initiative grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Council of State Governments LTD., Community Resources for Justice, Inc., North Carolina Department of Public Safety. The program made 74 awards worth $123 million in that time.