O-BJA-2023-171688: BJA FY 23 Community Courts Initiative
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 $900,000 to state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on May 24, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 27, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$900,000
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2022-171297 | April 26, 2022 | Closed June 21, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 27, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 24, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program awards averaged $715,443; this notice allows up to $900,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (72% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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.
Who has won Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (16.585) awarded $388 million across 542 grant awards, an average of $715,443 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Rise for Justice | Virginia | 9 | $18.2 million |
| Unified Court System of New York State | New York | 19 | $15.6 million |
| Justice Innovation Inc. | New York | 3 | $10.4 million |
| Tribal Law and Policy Institute | California | 4 | $8.0 million |
| Fund for the City of New York, Inc. | New York | 1 | $5.9 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-2023-171688 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.
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