O-BJA-2026-172727: BJA FY 2026 Tribal Justice Training and Technical 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 2026.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $1.9 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on October 21, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 25, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.9 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2023-171680 | March 27, 2023 | Closed May 24, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 21, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Consortiums (including Tribal consortiums) with demonstrated national scope and on-site experience and expertise working with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Tribal Justice Systems awards averaged $603,706; this notice allows up to $1.9 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (82% over five years) went to tribes.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 26 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program. This opportunity strengthens Tribal justice systems by providing specialized technical experts to assist federally recognized Indian Tribes in developing, implementing, and enhancing justice systems. The program addresses violent crime, substance-use related crime (including opioids, stimulants, and other illicit substances), and overdose fatalities while helping Tribes build sustainable legal and corrections infrastructure and enhance collaboration with federal, state, and local partners.
Who has won Tribal Justice Systems grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Tribal Justice Systems (16.608) awarded $46.5 million across 77 grant awards, an average of $603,706 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Technical College | Wisconsin | 3 | $3.4 million |
| Rural Alaska Community Action Program Inc | Alaska | 2 | $2.1 million |
| Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe | Washington | 2 | $1.8 million |
| The National Judicial College | Nevada | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Tolowa Dee-Ni Nation | California | 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-2026-172727 still open?
No. It closed on October 21, 2026.
Who can apply for BJA FY 2026 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 2026 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program?
Closed October 21, 2026. 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 $1.9 million each.
Who has won Tribal Justice Systems grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Fox Valley Technical College, Rural Alaska Community Action Program Inc, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe. The program made 77 awards worth $46.5 million in that time.
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