Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice

Grant for Nonprofits Providing Legal Aid to Tribal Communities

$600k

Amount

Cash

Nov 13, 2026

Deadline

4 weeks left

United States

Geography

National

Grant

Type

Government

Legal Aid & Access to Justice
Indigenous & Native Communities
Veterans Services
Social Justice & Equity

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About this grant

Supports civil and criminal legal assistance to eligible tribal members, federally recognized Indian tribes, and tribal justice systems in rural and remote regions of the United States where legal services are sparse. Funding is available across three categories: civil legal assistance, criminal legal assistance, and specialized training and technical assistance for tribal courts and justice system operations. Covered topics include veterans' clinics for Native American veterans, Missing Murdered and Indigenous People, Violence Against Women Act, and Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction.

What you get

Category 1 (Civil Legal Assistance): Up to $600,000
Category 2 (Criminal Legal Assistance): Up to $600,000
Category 3 (Tribal Courts and Justice System Direct Support): Up to $303,106
12-month award period starting January 1, 2027
Specialized training and technical assistance support (Category 3 recipients)

How to apply

SF-424 submitted in Grants.gov by November 6, 2026
Standard Applicant Information (online form in JustGrants)
Proposal Abstract (up to 2,000 characters)
Proposal Narrative (required, max 10 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font)
Budget (online form or separate attachment)
Timeline listing key activities and milestones (required)
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or letter of intent with project partners
Curriculum Vitae and Resumes (required for Category 3 only)

Eligibility

Categories 1 and 2: Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity providing legal assistance services for Indian tribes, members of Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems pursuant to federal poverty guidelines
Category 3: Must be a national or regional membership organization or association whose membership consists of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems
Must be registered in SAM.gov by October 22, 2026
Requested award amount must not exceed the award ceiling
Application must be responsive to the scope of the NOFO
Must not violate federal immigration law or impede enforcement of federal immigration law
Must not violate applicable federal civil rights or nondiscrimination law

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