Project Grants for state court and national non-profit organization applicants may not exceed $300,000 and 36 months in duration
Applications from local court applicants may not exceed $200,000 and 24 months.
Eligibility Criteria
SJI is authorized by Congress to award grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to the following entities and types of organizations:
State and local courts and their agencies
National nonprofit organizations controlled by, operating in conjunction with, and serving the judicial branches of state governments
National nonprofit organizations for the education and training of judges and support personnel of the judicial branch of state governments. An applicant is considered a national education and training applicant under section 10705(b)(1)(C) if:
The principal purpose or activity of the applicant is to provide education and training to state and local judges and court personnel; and
The applicant demonstrates a record of substantial experience in the field of judicial education and training
