O-BJA-2021-51003: BJA FY 21 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2021.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $600,000 to nonprofits. It expected to make $1.2 million in total. Applications closed on April 7, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 18, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$600,000
- Total funding$1.2 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2023-171804 | June 27, 2023 | Closed August 7, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 6, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 7, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
For Categories 1 and 2: Eligible applicants are nonprofit entities as defined by 26 U.S.C.§501(c)(3) which provide legal assistance services for Indian tribes, tribal justice systems, or members of Indian tribes pursuant to federal poverty guidelines. Federal poverty guidelines are updated every year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at https://aspe.hhs.gov/2020-poverty-guidelines. See Eligibility Information in this solicitation.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training and Technical Assistance awards averaged $832,366; this notice allows up to $600,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance (TCCLA) Program provides civil and criminal legal assistance to low-income individuals, Indian tribes, and tribal justice systems to support the development and enhancement of tribal justice systems and access to those systems.
Who has won Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training and Technical Assistance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training and Technical Assistance (16.815) awarded $6.7 million across 8 grant awards, an average of $832,366 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Legal Services Association | Montana | 6 | $5.5 million |
| National American Indian Court Judges Association | Colorado | 2 | $1.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2021-51003 still open?
No. It closed on April 7, 2021.
Who can apply for BJA FY 21 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 21 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program?
Closed April 7, 2021. 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 $600,000 each. About $1.2 million in total.
Who has won Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training and Technical Assistance grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Montana Legal Services Association, National American Indian Court Judges Association. The program made 8 awards worth $6.7 million in that time.