Community Based Restorative Justice Micro Grants (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

Deadline: 22-Mar-2026

The Attorney General’s Office and the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs have launched a grant opportunity for community-based restorative justice and mediation initiatives. Eligible organizations can receive USD 3,000 for projects lasting 4 to 6 months that improve mediation access, community trust, reintegration, and access to justice, especially for vulnerable groups.

About the Opportunity

The Attorney General’s Office and the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs are offering grants to support community-based interventions that strengthen:

• Restorative justice

• Mediation access

• Community trust in justice reform

This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize the national justice system and create more effective responses to low-level disputes, interpersonal harm, youth-related conflict, and community tensions.

Funding Information

• Grant amount: USD 3,000 per organization

• Project duration: 4 to 6 months

What the Grant Supports

The programme is looking for practical, measurable, community-level interventions.

Eligible project ideas may include:

• Community mediation services

• Restorative dialogue facilitation

• Justice referral and case navigation support

• Diversion or rehabilitation pathway support

• Reintegration and accountability initiatives

• Structured community conflict resolution

• Other innovative restorative justice models aligned with national reform goals

Why This Grant Matters

The reform agenda recognizes that formal criminal justice systems alone may not fully address:

• Low-level disputes

• Interpersonal harm

• Youth-related conflict

• Community tensions

Restorative justice and mediation offer more community-based solutions by focusing on:

• Voluntary participation

• Accountability

• Harm repair

• Reintegration

• Dialogue between affected parties

• Mutually agreed outcomes

The programme also aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16) on peaceful and inclusive societies, access to justice, and effective institutions.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

• Registered civil society organizations (CSOs)

• Community-based organizations (CBOs) operating for at least one year

• Faith-based organizations with formal governance structures

• Community development entities with formal governance structures

• Social service organizations with programme management capacity

What Strong Proposals Should Show

Applicants should clearly demonstrate:

• Alignment with restorative justice principles

• A clearly defined target group or participant cohort

• A practical and structured implementation method

• Clear measurable outputs

• Capacity to deliver within 4 to 6 months

For innovative models, the proposal must clearly explain how the approach supports:

• Mediation

• Harm repair

• Accountability

• Reintegration

• Community trust

How to Apply

While the provided text does not include a deadline or application link, interested organizations should prepare:

• Proof of registration or legal status

• Organizational profile

• Governance structure details

• Evidence of at least 1 year of operation (for CBOs)

• Project concept note or proposal

• Clear methodology and participant group

• Measurable outputs and expected results

• Budget aligned with the USD 3,000 grant amount

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Submitting a general community project without clear restorative justice relevance

• Failing to show measurable outputs

• Proposing activities that do not fit the 4–6 month timeline

• Suggesting innovative ideas without explaining alignment to restorative justice principles

• Not showing organizational capacity or governance structure

FAQs

What is this grant about?

It supports community-based restorative justice and mediation initiatives that improve access to justice, strengthen conflict resolution, and build trust in justice reform.

How much funding is available?

Each selected organization can receive USD 3,000.

How long can projects run?

Projects should be implemented over 4 to 6 months.

Who can apply?

Eligible applicants include registered CSOs, CBOs operating for at least one year, faith-based organizations, community development entities, and social service organizations with formal governance and programme capacity.

What types of projects are eligible?

Projects may focus on community mediation, restorative dialogue, justice referrals, reintegration, accountability, conflict resolution, or other innovative restorative justice approaches.

Conclusion

This grant from the Attorney General’s Office and the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs is a useful opportunity for community organizations working on mediation, restorative justice, reintegration, and community conflict resolution.

If your organization can deliver a practical, measurable, community-based intervention within 4 to 6 months, this USD 3,000 grant could help support local justice reform in a meaningful way.

For more information, visit Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis.