# Tribal Court Improvement Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2024-acf-acyf-cs-0053-tribal-court-improvement-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349757

> 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 4 awards worth $410,000 in total. Applications closed on July 9, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2024-ACF-ACYF-CS-0053 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 9, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $410,000 |
| 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 the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity.

## What the grant funds

The Administration for Children and Families, Children’s Bureau will make up to four projects for up to 48 months each. Projects will help tribal courts assess and improve how they handle American Indian and Alaska Native child welfare cases. Recipients will use this award to conduct assessments or use the results of prior assessments to improve tribal court hearings and legal representation.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2024-ACF-ACYF-CS-0053 still open?

No. It closed on July 9, 2024.

### 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 July 9, 2024. 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 $410,000 in total across about 4 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.