State Justice Institute Grants

Posted by on October 21, 2013

State Justice Institute Grants

The State Justice Institute’s partner and technical assistance grants help state and local courts (including juvenile courts) and their agencies and national nonprofits. The application deadline is November 1st. Click HERE for more information.

http://www.sji.gov/grants.php

SJI was established by federal law in 1984 to improve the quality of justice in state courts, and foster innovative, efficient solutions to common issues faced by all courts. To fulfill this mission, SJI awards grants that benefit the nation’s judicial system and the public it serves.

PROJECT GRANTS

Project Grants are the centerpiece of SJI’s efforts to improve the administration of justice in state courts nationwide. Project Grants are intended to support innovative education and training, demonstration, and technical assistance projects that can improve the administration of justice in State courts locally or nationwide.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS

Technical Assistance Grants are designed to provide state and local courts with funding to obtain expert assistance to diagnose a problem, develop a response to that problem, and initiate implementation of any needed changes. Only state or local courts may apply for Technical Assistance grants.

CURRICULUM ADAPTATION & TRAINING GRANTS

Curriculum Adaptation and Training (CAT) Grants are intended to: 1) enable courts and regional or national court associations to modify and adapt model curricula, course modules, or conference programs to meet states’ or local jurisdictions’ educational needs; train instructors to present portions or all of the curricula; and pilot-test them to determine their appropriateness, quality, quality and effectiveness; or 2) conduct judicial branch education and training programs, led by either expert or in-house personnel, designed to prepare judges and court personnel for innovations, reforms, and/or new technologies recently adopted by grantee courts. CAT grants may not exceed $30,000. Grant periods for CAT Grants ordinarily may not exceed 12 months.

PARTNER GRANTS

Partner Grants allow SJI and federal, state, or local agencies or foundations, trusts, or other private entities to combine financial resources in pursuit of common interests.