Transforming Justice Systems, Together
Partner with CJI to drive measurable, evidence-based impact for adult and youth justice systems.
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For more than 25 years and across all 50 states, we’ve helped partners design policies, implement effective reforms, and measure results that strengthen safety, fairness, and sustainable system performance. With our extensive experience, we can help you understand eligibility, explore funding options, and maximize your chances for successful funding.
With CJI as a partner, impactful and innovative programs become real, measurable, and sustainable.
How We Work With You
Assess Challenges
Use system data and engage community stakeholders to identify root causes, cross-system drivers, and barriers to effective implementation.
Apply Evidence
Translate evidence into practical strategies that drive measurable and sustainable system improvements.
Achieve Impact
Build more resilient communities nationwide through improved outcomes, stronger cross-system collaboration, and long-term system change:
- Expand diversion and behavioral health programs
- Reduce recidivism
- Enhance system efficiency
- Strengthen reentry and supervision practices
Get Strategic Support for Funding Opportunities
CJI curates and shares relevant funding opportunities to help partners and prospective collaborators access resources that strengthen justice systems. Many grants allow partnerships between government and nonprofit organizations to support a focused and comprehensive proposal. Some opportunities are limited to government applicants only.
Federal grants often have fixed deadlines and are structured as multi-year projects. Private and foundation grants often have rolling deadlines and are frequently shorter-term, lasting 12 months or less.
We’re here to help you understand eligibility, explore partnership options, and maximize your chances for successful funding.
Reach out to start the conversation today: cjiconnect@cjinstitute.org
Upcoming Funding Deadlines
OJJDP FY25 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements
Supports state-led, data-driven strategies to improve juvenile justice system efficiency, reduce high-cost drivers of crime, and improve youth outcomes
- Improving Outcomes for Youth: A Look at Juvenile Justice Reform Implementation in Six States
- Oakland County, Michigan Community Resources for Youth Gap Analysis
- Implementing Change: Enhancing Community Supervision for Justice-Involved Youth
Supports state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce system inefficiencies, reinvest cost savings, and improve public safety outcomes
Deadline: June 3 (Grants.gov) / June 10 (JustGrants)
Funding: $4,000,000 per site-based award | 5-12 awards nationwide | 36-month period
- Improving Outcomes for Youth: A Look at Juvenile Justice Reform Implementation in Six States
- North Dakota Justice Reinvestment Initiative Reentry Study Work Group
- From Policy to Practice: Ten Years of HB348 in Utah
- Oklahoma County’s Progress Report: Reducing the Jail Population and Promoting Public Safety
OJJDP FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Program
Supports community-based strategies to prevent youth gang involvement, reduce gang-related violence, and improve public safety
Deadline: May 21 (Grants.gov) / June 1 (JustGrants)
Funding: $500,000 per award | ~8 awards nationwide | 36-month period
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include states, units of local government, federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations (see solicitation for details)
Start the Conversation
Whether you’re exploring funding, building a proposal, or advancing system reform, CJI is ready to help. Contact us: cjiconnect@cjinstitute.org
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