O-BJA-2025-172496: BJA FY25 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 2026.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $2.5 million to colleges and universities. Applications closed on May 13, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 6, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.5 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2023-171645 | March 6, 2023 | Closed May 1, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 13, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past National Center on Restorative Justice awards averaged $5.8 million; this notice allows up to $2.5 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
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.
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-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.
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