O-BJA-2022-171300: BJA FY 22 Justice Counts Implementation Program
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 $4.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 16 awards worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 21, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 4, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.0 million
- Total funding$10.0 million
- Expected awards16
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 4, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 21, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Category 1: State governments Category 2: 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 Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education For purposes of this solicitation, "state" means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Justice Reinvestment Initiative awards averaged $1.7 million; this notice allows up to $4.0 million 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. Justice Counts implementation funding will support states to adopt a core set of criminal justice metrics — to collect, analyze, and share data in a timely and consistent manner — so that policymakers have access to actionable data to make policy and budgetary decisions.
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-2022-171300 still open?
No. It closed on June 21, 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 Counts Implementation Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 22 Justice Counts Implementation Program?
Closed June 21, 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 $4.0 million each. About $10.0 million in total across about 16 awards.
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.