Foundation for Improvement of Justice Awards Grant

Foundation for Improvement of Justice Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Foundation for Improvement of Justice
Amount: US $15,000
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Summary

The Foundation for Improvement of Justice Awards recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to improving the civil and criminal justice systems in the U.S. Nominations are accepted year-round, with winners receiving a Paul H. Chapman Medal, $15,000, a certificate, and an expenses-paid trip to the awards banquet. This initiative aims to encourage continued innovation in justice practices. Eligibility includes unique improvements to justice systems, while future project grants and past awardees are ineligible.

Overview

Note: The deadline to submit nominations for the current year is the third Friday in May. Background The Foundation for Improvement of Justice, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization that was founded for the purpose of improving local, state and federal systems of justice. Our mission is to recognize innovative and effective works and/or programs whose efforts have made positive influential differences in the United States criminal and civil judicial arenas. Our intent is to encourage further improvement in the various systems of justice in the United States through both recognition and reward. Awards Program The Foundation accepts nominations of individuals and/or organizations who have contributed unique improvements to the civil or criminal justice systems within the United States. Annual award winners are chosen based solely on the blind nomination. The number of winners selected each year is based on a percentage of the nominations received. The award package includes: a Paul H. Chapman Medal, a check for $15,000, a framed certificate, and an expenses paid trip to the awards banquet in Atlanta, Georgia. Please note that these are awards for successful accomplishments inclusive of innovative programs which have proven effective and can serve as models for others. Recipients are not required to render any further services as a condition of receiving an award. The Foundation considers accomplishments in the following categories: Legal ReformCrime PreventionChild ProtectionSpeeding the ProcessCrime Victims’ RightsAlternative SentencingLowering the CostImprovements to Civil Litigation ProcessOther Significant Efforts Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation accepts nominations of individuals and/or organizations who have contributed unique improvements to the civil or criminal justice systems within the United States. Nominations are accepted year round from all 50 states and D.C.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does NOT provide grants for future projects, anticipated works, nor scholarships for desired aspirations.Members of neither the Foundation nor their relatives are eligible for recognition.In addition, previous award recipients are not eligible for consideration.