Justice Reinvestment in Central Australia Program – Round 1

Overview

The Australian Government is inviting applications through an open non-competitive process to deliver justice reinvestment initiatives. Only Northern Territory community-led initiatives located in Central Australia (in line with the Northern Territory Government boundary) are eligible to apply. Applications will be assessed in 2 cycles: Assessment cycle 1 opens 14 September 2023 to 12 October 2023. Assessment cycle 2 opens 12 October 2023 to 5 January 2024. This is a non-ongoing program. Funding is only available from 2023–24 to 2026–27. This opportunity aims to: support the development and delivery of community and First Nations-led justice reinvestment initiatives in Central Australia, with a specific focus on: crime prevention initiatives relating to treatment of drug and alcohol addiction, and diversionary measures relating to the illegal use of drugs. The intended outcomes of this grant opportunity are: Community-led crime prevention in Central Australia to reduce contact with the criminal justice system and incarceration rates of First Nations adults and young people, in line with Closing the Gap Targets 10 and 11. Contributing to strengthened community supports, treatments and diversionary measures for drug and alcohol use and addiction in Central Australia. Contributing to building a strong and sustainable First Nations community-controlled sector delivering high quality services to meet the needs of First Nations people in Central Australia.