O-BJA-2023-171804: BJA FY 23 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 2023.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $2.2 million to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on August 7, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 7, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.2 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2021-51003 | January 6, 2021 | Closed April 7, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | June 27, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 7, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Nonprofit organizations as defined by 26 U.S.C § 501(c)(3), that provide legal assistance services to eligible tribal members and other individuals pursuant to federal poverty guidelines, federally recognized Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems.
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 $2.2 million 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
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJA seeks applications for funding to strengthen and improve the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases and indigent respondents in civil causes of action under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes, with the ultimate goals of enhancing the operations of tribal justice systems and improving access to those systems by tribal citizens.
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-2023-171804 still open?
No. It closed on August 7, 2023.
Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program?
Closed August 7, 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 $2.2 million each.
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.
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