This BJA grant is for enhancing legal assistance within tribal justice systems. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering this funding to strengthen and improve the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases and indigent respondents in civil causes of action under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes. The overarching goal is to enhance the operations of tribal justice systems and improve access to justice for tribal citizens. This initiative aligns with the Office of Justice Programs’ commitment to advancing work that promotes civil rights, racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims, strengthens community safety, and builds trust between law enforcement and communities. Applications are sought from eligible entities working to achieve these vital improvements in tribal legal representation and system accessibility.
Opportunity ID: 348940
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2023-171804 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 23 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.815 — Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training and Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,196,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Nonprofit organizations as defined by 26 U.S.C § 501(c)(3), that provide legal assistance services to eligible tribal members and other individuals pursuant to federal poverty guidelines, federally recognized Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
With this solicitation, BJA seeks applications for funding to strengthen and improve the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases and indigent respondents in civil causes of action under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes, with the ultimate goals of enhancing the operations of tribal justice systems and improving access to those systems by tribal citizens. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171804 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420, 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), or grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time (ET) Monday-Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| eligibility update | Jul 07, 2023 | |
| eligibility update | Jun 27, 2023 | |
| Jun 27, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2023-171804 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 23 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.815 — Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training and Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,196,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Nonprofit organizations as defined by 26 U.S.C § 501(c)(3), that provide legal assistance services to eligible tribal members and other individuals pursuant to federal poverty guidelines, federally recognized Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
With this solicitation, BJA seeks applications for funding to strengthen and improve the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases and indigent respondents in civil causes of action under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes, with the ultimate goals of enhancing the operations of tribal justice systems and improving access to those systems by tribal citizens. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171804 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420, 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), or grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time (ET) Monday-Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2023-171804 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 23 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.815 — Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training and Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,196,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Nonprofits or 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities that are limited to national or regional membership organizations and associations whose membership consist of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.With this solicitation, BJA seeks applications for funding to strengthen and improve the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases and indigent respondents in civil causes of action under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes, with the ultimate goals of enhancing the operations of tribal justice systems and improving access to those systems by tribal citizens. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171804 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420, 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), or grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time (ET) Monday-Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2023-171804 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY23 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.815 — Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training and Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,196,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Nonprofits or 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities that are limited to national or regional membership organizations and associations whose membership consist of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
With this solicitation, BJA seeks applications for funding to strengthen and improve the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases and indigent respondents in civil causes of action under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes, with the ultimate goals of enhancing the operations of tribal justice systems and improving access to those systems by tribal citizens. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171804 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420, 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), or grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time (ET) Monday-Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420, 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), or grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time (ET) Monday-Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date. grants@ncjrs.gov Email: grants@ncjrs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.815 | C-BJA-2023-00112-PROD | Category 1: Civil Legal Assistance | PKG00282321 | Jun 27, 2023 | Aug 07, 2023 | View |
| 16.815 | C-BJA-2023-00113-PROD | Category 2: Criminal Legal Assistance | PKG00282322 | Jun 27, 2023 | Aug 07, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
348940 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
348940 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
348940 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
348940 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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