BJA FY 2026 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance

USDOJ-OJP-BJA Posted O-BJA-2026-172775

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program. This opportunity will support legal assistance to eligible tribal members, federally recognized Indian tribes, and tribal justice systems that provide legal aid and indigent defense services to tribal communities located in rural and remote regions throughout the United States where legal services are sparse. This NOFO will also support specialized training and technical assistance (TTA) to grantees for the development, enrichment, and enhancement of tribal courts and justice system operations. This includes tribal and state joint jurisdiction; veterans’ clinics and legal assistance for Native American veterans; Missing Murdered and Indigenous People; Violence Against Women Act; Tribal Law and Order Act; and Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction.

Eligibility

Categories 1 and 2: Non-profit entities, as defined under section 501(c)(3) of title 26, which provide legal assistance services for Indian tribes, members of Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems pursuant to federal poverty guidelines.; Category 3: national or regional membership organizations and associations whose membership consists of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems.
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
$600,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
Not specified
Expected Awards
Not specified
Key Dates
Posted
October 7, 2026
Closes
November 6, 2026 6d
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Agency Code
USDOJ-OJP-BJA
Funding Instrument
Other