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BJA FY 2026 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance, Department of Justice

Deadline
October 21, 2026tomorrow
Award size
Up to $1.9 million
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps tribal justice systems by providing training and technical assistance. It focuses on reducing crime and improving legal and corrections systems. The money can be used to support programs that help American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes.

The money can pay for

  • Training for tribal justice workers
  • Technical help for legal systems
  • Support for reducing crime
  • Collaboration with federal and local partners

Who can apply

Nonprofits, small businesses, and other organizations that have experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant is focused on tribal justice systems, which may not directly match the work of a small community nonprofit unless they have specific experience with tribal communities.

Before you apply

  • Must be part of a consortium with national scope and experience working with tribes
  • Requires on-site experience and expertise with tribes
  • Eligibility includes a wide range of organizations, but the focus is on tribal justice
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 26 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program. This opportunity strengthens Tribal justice systems by providing specialized technical experts to assist federally recognized Indian Tribes in developing, implementing, and enhancing justice systems. The program addresses violent crime, substance-use related crime (including opioids, stimulants, and other illicit substances), and overdose fatalities while helping Tribes build sustainable legal and corrections infrastructure and enhance collaboration with federal, state, and local partners.

Opportunity number
O-BJA-2026-172727
Posted
September 25, 2026
Eligible applicants
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see eligibility details)
Small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Eligibility details
Consortiums (including Tribal consortiums) with demonstrated national scope and on-site experience and expertise working with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes.
Assistance listing
16.608 Tribal Justice Systems
Agency contact
Bureau of Justice Assistance
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
202-514-9354
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