Applications due: by March 16, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET

This Department of Justice solicitation provides federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia an opportunity to apply for funding to aid in developing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization.

Note: CTAS is not a program but a single solicitation under which tribes can apply to seven separate grant programs from four grant-making offices.

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

Funding Title: U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Fiscal year 2021 Competitive Grant Announcement

Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance

Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2021-60008

Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Express Language for Legal Aid: No, there isn’t express language for legal aid. However, legal aid organizations could likely be added as a subgrantee under these grants.

Target Population: Native Americans

Expected Number of Awards: Varies widely for each grant

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:  No

Award Ceiling: Varies widely based on each grant, see full listing for more details

Award Floor: $0

Current Closing Date for Applications: by March 16, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Other

For more information

Link to Full Announcement: Link to Grants.gov listing. Link to solicitation

Categories: Children, Department of Justice, Domestic Violence, Employment, Housing, Native American, Native American Tribes or Tribal Organizations, Native Americans, Reentry, Subgrant Possibilities, Substance Use Disorder, Victims of Crime