National Justice Reinvestment Program – Round 2 Assessment Cycle 2

Overview

The Australian Government is inviting applications by an open non-competitive process to deliver justice reinvestment initiatives. Assessment Cycle 2 is open from 10 May to 10 September 2024. Funding is from 2024–25 to 2026–27 for place-based community-led justice reinvestment initiatives. Funding for the National Justice Reinvestment Program is ongoing. The objective is to: support the development and delivery of community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led justice reinvestment initiatives across Australia, supporting: the development, implementation, and evaluation of local justice reinvestment strategies and activities local project teams and leadership structures to undertake the work to develop, implement and evaluate 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. A Resource Hub webpage has been developed to share First Nations peoples ideas, experiences and expertise in designing and implementing justice reinvestment in their communities. Resources include videos about justice reinvestment, templates, quick guides, practical toolkits and case studies. For support with the grant application pocess, contact Ninti One’s Justice Reinvestment Helpdesk on 0460 036 155 or via JRhelpdesk@nintione.com.au. Information about the Helpdesk is at Ninti One’s Justice Reinvestment Helpdesk, (using the Helpdesk does not guarantee success)