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State Justice Institute Project Grants is sponsored by State Justice Institute. Supports innovative education, training, and technical assistance projects to improve state court administration.
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Technical Assistance Grants Curriculum Adaptation & Training Grant Strategic Initiatives Grants Education Support Program Priority Investment Areas SJI 40th Anniversary Report Supporting the Nation's Judicial System & the Public it Serves 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. TYPES OF GRANTS AVAILABLE: Technical Assistance Grants Curriculum Adaptation & Training Grants Strategic Initiatives Grants Education Support Program All new grant applications submissions must be made via the online Grant Management System (GMS).
Refer to the Grant Application Guide for details about what an application must include. Grant application deadlines are: November 1; February 1; May 1; and August 1, and correspond with the federal fiscal year quarters. The SJI Board meets on a federal fiscal year quarterly basis to make funding decisions because SJI is federally funded.
This structure allows SJI to start awarding new grants once its budget is provided by Congress each fiscal year, and award the grant funding across four fiscal quarters as seen in the table below.
FY QTR Due Date 1 1-Nov 2 1-Feb 3 1-May 4 1-Aug To ensure that funds made available under this chapter are used to supplement and improve the operation of State courts, rather than to support basic court services, funds shall not be used to (1) supplant State or local funds currently supporting a program or activity; or 2) construct court facilities or structures, except to remodel existing facilities to demonstrate new architectural or technological techniques, or to provide temporary facilities for new personnel or for personnel involved in a demonstration or experimental program.
Examples of basic court services include: Purchase and/or maintenance of equipment Purchase of software and/or licenses Purchase of internet access or service Supplies to support the day-to-day operations of courts The final determination of what constitutes basic court services is made by SJI and is not negotiable.
Applicants are encouraged to contact SJI Staff to discuss any questions related to this section prior to or during the application process. Likewise, meals and refreshments are generally not allowable costs unless the applicant or grantee obtains written prior approval from SJI. This applies to all awards, including contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.
In general, SJI may approve such costs only in very rare instances where: Trinkets (items such as hats, mugs, portfolios, t-shirts, coins, gift bags, gift cards, etc.) may not be purchased with SJI grant funding. All awards are required to be managed in the Grant Management System (GMS). Refer to the Grant Management Guide for additional information.
Visit SJI’s Funding Toolkit for State Courts and Justice System Partners to learn about additional grant opportunities, access grant resources, and to request grant writing technical assistance.
Past Grant Awards FY 2005 – 2019 SJI Grant Awards FY 05-19_with Award Numbers State Justice Institute Logos Recipients of Project Grant awards must acknowledge prominently on all products developed with grant funds that support was received from the Institute. The SJI Logo must appear on the front cover of a written product, or in the opening frames of a video product, unless another placement is approved by SJI.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local courts and their agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 1, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
State Justice Institute Project Grants is funded by State Justice Institute. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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State Justice Institute (SJI) Strategic Initiative Grants is a grant from the State Justice Institute that funds projects improving the quality of justice in state courts and fostering innovative, efficient solutions to systemic judicial challenges. Established by federal law in 1984, SJI awards up to $300,000 per grant to state and local courts, court agencies, and national nonprofit organizations that serve or operate in conjunction with the judicial branches of state governments. Past-funded projects include judicial leadership summits, open-source document assembly and e-filing tools, alternative bar licensure pilots, and national court data standards implementation. Grant reports and products are archived through the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) Digital Archive.
State Justice Institute (SJI) Technical Assistance Grants is sponsored by State Justice Institute. State Justice Institute (SJI) Technical Assistance Grants is a grant from the State Justice Institute that funds state and local courts to obtain expert assistance to diagnose a problem, develop a response, and initiate implementation of needed changes.
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