# National Center on Restorative Justice (16.030)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/16-030-national-center-on-restorative-justice/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

National Center on Restorative Justice is run by Department of Justice. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $11.6 million in 2 grants, about $5.8 million per award.

## Objectives

Program goal(s) name: Strengthen public safety.
Program goal(s) description: Strengthen juvenile and criminal justice leadership through victim-centered, accountability-driven approaches and improve the operational effectiveness of justice system agencies.
Program objective(s) name: Support law enforcement professionals.
Program objective(s) description: (1) Provide training to a variety of justice/legal professionals, including law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, prosecutors, and court personnel focused on incorporating restorative justice practices into conventional justice system operations, ensuring offender accountability and victim restoration; (2) Deliver interactive training designed for a variety of justice/legal professionals, including law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, prosecutors, and court personnel that increases operational effectiveness, ensures offender accountability, and focuses on victim restoration; and (3) Maintain a centralized digital hub for justice practitioners and policymakers on crime reduction strategies, cost-effective interventions, and victim-centered justice programs.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3.0 million | 1 |
| 2022 | $3.0 million | 1 |
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 1 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2025 | $2.6 million | 1 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Law School, Inc. | Vermont | $11.6 million |