# BJA FY25 National Center on Restorative Justice

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2025-172496-bja-fy25-national-center-on-restorative-justice/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361919

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $2.5 million to colleges and universities. Applications closed on May 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2025-172496 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.5 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.030 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

This NOFO will support the management and expansion of the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ). The Center will educate, train, and build knowledge on restorative justice approaches and principles and their application to criminal justice and community safety. This Center will provide targeted education and training to a variety of justice/legal professionals, including law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, prosecutors, and court personnel on accountability-focused restorative justice approaches that improve public safety by strengthening traditional law enforcement, reinforcing personal responsibility among offenders, and providing meaningful restoration to victims.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2025-172496 still open?

No. It closed on May 13, 2026.

### Who can apply for BJA FY25 National Center on Restorative Justice?

Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from colleges and universities.

### What is the deadline for BJA FY25 National Center on Restorative Justice?

Closed May 13, 2026. 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 $2.5 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.