O-BJA-2023-171645: BJA FY 23 National Center on Restorative Justice
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2023.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $3.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on May 1, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 6, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2025-172496 | April 16, 2026 | Closed May 13, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 6, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 1, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Accredited universities of higher education Accredited law schools
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past National Center on Restorative Justice awards averaged $5.8 million; this notice allows up to $3.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- 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. With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks to fund an accredited university of higher education or law school to manage and expand the work of the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCRJ), with the overall purpose to educate, train, and build knowledge on restorative justice (RJ) approaches, principles, and their application to criminal justice and community safety. This includes educating and training the next generation of justice leaders on the use of restorative justice within, or in alignment with, criminal justice systems.
Who has won National Center on Restorative Justice grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Center on Restorative Justice (16.030) awarded $11.6 million across 2 grant awards, an average of $5.8 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Law School, Inc. | Vermont | 2 | $11.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2023-171645 still open?
No. It closed on May 1, 2023.
Who can apply for BJA FY 23 National Center on Restorative Justice?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 National Center on Restorative Justice?
Closed May 1, 2023. 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 $3.0 million each.
Who has won National Center on Restorative Justice grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Vermont Law School, Inc. The program made 2 awards worth $11.6 million in that time.
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