At a glance
BJA FY 2026 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance is a federal competitive grant from Bureau of Justice Assistance for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $600K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Categories 1 and 2: Non-profit entities, as defined under section 501(c)(3) of title 26, which provide legal assistance services. The application deadline is November 6, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $600K
- Deadline
- Nov 6, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
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.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number O-BJA-2026-172775. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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