# Tribal Court Improvement Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2023-acf-acyf-cs-0053-tribal-court-improvement-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/343850

> Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $50,000) to tribes. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $943,000 in total. Applications closed on June 15, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2023-ACF-ACYF-CS-0053 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 15, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | $943,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.586 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

According to section 438(c)(3)(A)(iv) of the Social Security Act (Act) (42 U.S.C. § 629h(c)(3)(A)(iv)), grants are to be awarded on a competitive basis among the highest courts of Indian tribes or tribal consortia that: (1) are operating an approved title IV-E program in accordance with section 479B of the Act (42 U.S.C. § 679c); (2) plan to operate a title IV-E program and have received a Tribal Title IV-E Plan Development Grant, as authorized by section 476 of the Act (42 U.S.C. § 676); or (3) have a court responsible for proceedings related to foster care or adoption. Tribal governments that were awarded TCIP grants in FY 2018 are eligible to compete for funding under this announcement. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding under this funding opportunity.

## What the grant funds

This NOFO is modified. Changes are made to Sections IV.1 and IV.7 correcting the address for LCG. The Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau announces the availability of awards to provide tribes and tribal consortia the opportunity to compete for grants to enable tribal courts to design and implement projects and/or activities to assess, expand, or enhance the effectiveness of tribal courts and/or legal representation in cases related to child welfare, family preservation, family reunification, guardianship, and adoption. In doing this work, grantees are required to engage in and demonstrate "meaningful, ongoing collaboration" with the tribal social service agencies. The funding is intended for tribal courts to:(1) Conduct assessments of how courts handle child welfare proceedings;(2) Implement changes to address the results of court assessments;(3) Ensure that the safety, permanency, and well-being needs of children are met in a timely and complete manner; and(4) Continuously improve the quality of court hearings and legal representation, including engagement of parties.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2023-ACF-ACYF-CS-0053 still open?

No. It closed on June 15, 2023.

### Who can apply for Tribal Court Improvement Program?

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB accepted applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Tribal Court Improvement Program?

Closed June 15, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $150,000 each. About $943,000 in total across about 7 awards.

### Who has won State Court Improvement Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Judicial Council of California, The State of Florida Judiciary Courts, Supreme Court of Texas. The program made 431 awards worth $139 million in that time.