BJA FY24 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Training and Technical Assistance Solicitation
ID: 355116Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355116

Additional Information

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172191
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is inviting applications for the FY24 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Training and Technical Assistance Solicitation, aimed at enhancing the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases and indigent respondents in civil actions within Indian tribes' jurisdictions. The primary objective of this funding opportunity is to strengthen tribal justice systems and improve access for tribal citizens and other individuals to these systems through targeted training and technical assistance. This cooperative agreement, with a funding ceiling of $1,044,981 and no matching requirement, is crucial for supporting the legal needs of underserved populations in tribal communities. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by August 5, 2024, and can reach out to the OJP Response Center at grants@ncjrs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grants@ncjrs.gov
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