National Justice Reinvestment Program – Round 2 Assessment Cycle 1

Overview

This grant opportunity is for Assessment Cycle 1 only. Assessment Cycle 2 will be a separate grant opportunity published on GrantConnect at 9am AEST on May 10, 2024, with its own Grant Opportunity Guidelines and application form. Therefore, applications made in Assessment Cycle 1 cannot be considered in Assessment Cycle 2.  The Australian Government is inviting applications through an open non-competitive process to deliver justice reinvestment initiatives. Funding is available from 2024–25 to 2025–26 for place-based community-led justice reinvestment initiatives. The National Justice Reinvestment Program is an ongoing program beyond 2025–26. The objective of this grant opportunity is to: support the development and delivery of community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led justice reinvestment initiatives across Australia, by supporting: the development, implementation, and evaluation of local justice reinvestment strategies and activities local project teams and leadership structures to undertake the work of developing, implementing and evaluating justice reinvestment strategies. The intended outcomes of this grant opportunity are: Improving justice outcomes and reducing contact with the criminal justice system and incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and young people, in line with Closing the Gap Targets 10 and 11. Contributing to systemic reform of government systems that intersect with the justice system. Contributing to building a strong and sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector delivering high quality services to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the country. For further support with the grant application process, contact Ninti One's Justice Reinvestment Helpdesk on 0460 036 155 or JRhelpdesk@nintione.com.au. Note Helpdesk use doesn’t guarantee a successful application.