Applications Due: April 7, 2021, 11:59 p.m. ET

This program assists tribes with renovation, expansion, and permanent modular projects to address tribal justice system infrastructure needs.

Helpful resources

• The Justice in Government Project at American University has curated research briefs on how civil legal aid helps Native Americans. You can access the brief here.
• Want help making your case? The Justice Index scores and ranks states on their adoption of best practices for ensuring access to justice. Find how well your state is doing here.

Grant information

Number: O-BJA-2021-49002
Funding Title: BJA FY 21 Tribal Justice System Infrastructure Training and Technical Assistance Initiative

Agency Name: Department of Justice – Bureau of Justice Assistance
Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Express Language for Legal Aid: No, but legal aid programs could likely be added as a subgrantee under this program.

Expected Number of Awards: 1

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Estimated Total Program Funding: $400,000

Award Ceiling: $400,000

Current Closing Date for Applications: April 7, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Eligible Applicants: For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Small businesses

For more information

Link to Full Announcement: Link to grants.gov listing and link to full solicitation

Categories: Department of Justice, Education Organizations, Native American, Native American Tribes or Tribal Organizations, Native Americans, Non-profit Organizations, Small Businesses, Subgrant Possibilities