FY24 National Community Courts Initiative

Community courts are neighborhood-focused court programs that combine the power of the community and the justice system to address local problems. They connect persons committing less serious crimes—often misdemeanor cases—to judicially supervised substance use disorder treatment, alternative sanctions, and other community-based services. Community courts enhance public safety by addressing underlying issues that lead to criminal behavior, including substance use and mental health conditions.

With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks to support efforts by state, local, and federally recognized American Indian tribal governments to establish and enhance community courts in their jurisdictions.

Solicitation Categories:

• Category 1: Planning and Implementation
• Category 2: Enhancement

Eligible Applicants:

• The following entities are eligible to apply for both categories:
  • State governments
  • Special district governments
  • City or township governments
  • County governments
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
  • Other: Public or private entities acting on behalf of a single treatment court through agreement with state, city, township, county, or tribal governments
  • Other: Units of local government, such as towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state

See the solicitation for additional opportunity and eligibility details, as well as directions on how to apply.