# BJA FY 23 Community Courts Initiative

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2023-171688-bja-fy-23-community-courts-initiative/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347132

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $900,000 to state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on May 24, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2023-171688 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 24, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $900,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.585 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

State, city, township, county, or tribal government acting directly or through agreements with other public or private entities on behalf of a single community court

## 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, BJA seeks to support efforts by state, local, and federally recognized American Indian tribal governments to establish and enhance community courts in their jurisdictions. This program furthers the DOJ’s mission by providing resources to communities to enhance public safety and build trust between law enforcement and the community.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2023-171688 still open?

No. It closed on May 24, 2023.

### Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Community Courts Initiative?

Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Community Courts Initiative?

Closed May 24, 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 $900,000 each.

### Who has won Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were All Rise for Justice, Unified Court System of New York State, Justice Innovation Inc. The program made 542 awards worth $388 million in that time.