The BJA FY 2026 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program offers funding to help federally recognized Indian Tribes improve their justice systems. This includes addressing violent and substance-use related crimes and enhancing legal infrastructure. The program supports collaboration with federal, state, and local partners.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations and individuals who can provide technical assistance to federally recognized Indian Tribes. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, both with and without 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, and other Native American tribal organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being able to provide specialized technical assistance
- Not focusing on Tribal justice systems
- Inability to collaborate with federal, state, and local partners
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Lack of experience with justice system enhancement
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status if applicable)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan up to $1,870,000
- Letters of support from Tribal partners
- Evidence of past experience in justice system enhancement
- Registration with SAM.gov
- DUNS number or UEI
- Completed application forms
- Resumes of key personnel
- Partnership agreements
Cautions
- Ensure collaboration with Tribal entities is genuine and documented
- Adhere strictly to the application deadline
- Budget must reflect realistic costs for technical assistance
- Ensure all registrations and numbers (SAM, DUNS/UEI) are current
- Focus on sustainable infrastructure development
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, individuals, for-profit organizations, unrestricted entities, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, and other Native American tribal organizations. This means a wide range of entities can apply, as long as they can provide the necessary technical assistance to federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Overview
This grant is for organizations and individuals who can provide technical assistance to federally recognized Indian Tribes. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, both with and without 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, and other Native American tribal organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being able to provide specialized technical assistance
- Not focusing on Tribal justice systems
- Inability to collaborate with federal, state, and local partners
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Lack of experience with justice system enhancement
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to provide technical assistance to Tribes, develop and enhance justice systems, address violent and substance-use related crimes, and build sustainable legal and corrections infrastructure.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 21, 2026(20 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility and gather necessary documentation
- Register or update information on SAM.gov
- Obtain or verify DUNS number or UEI
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Collect letters of support from Tribal partners
- Prepare resumes for key personnel
- Draft partnership agreements
- Complete all required application forms
- Submit application by the deadline