# BJA FY 2026 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2026-172775-bja-fy-2026-tribal-civil-and-criminal-legal/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364036

> Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering grants of up to $600,000 to the applicants described in the notice. Applications close on November 6, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2026-172775 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 6, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.815 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Categories 1 and 2: Non-profit entities, as defined under section 501(c)(3) of title 26, which provide legal assistance services for Indian tribes, members of Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems pursuant to federal poverty guidelines.; Category 3: national or regional membership organizations and associations whose membership consists of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems.

## What the grant funds

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program. This opportunity will support legal assistance to eligible tribal members, federally recognized Indian tribes, and tribal justice systems that provide legal aid and indigent defense services to tribal communities located in rural and remote regions throughout the United States where legal services are sparse. This NOFO will also support specialized training and technical assistance (TTA) to grantees for the development, enrichment, and enhancement of tribal courts and justice system operations. This includes tribal and state joint jurisdiction; veterans’ clinics and legal assistance for Native American veterans; Missing Murdered and Indigenous People; Violence Against Women Act; Tribal Law and Order Act; and Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for BJA FY 2026 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance?

Bureau of Justice Assistance accepts 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 2026 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance?

Closes November 6, 2026 (6 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $600,000 each.