BJA FY 2026 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance · Tribal Justice Systems (16.608)
Posted 25 Sept 2026 · 20 days left
In plain terms
The US Bureau of Justice Assistance funds training and technical assistance to help federally recognized Indian Tribes develop and strengthen their justice systems, particularly to address violent crime, substance abuse, and opioid-related issues. Grants up to 1.87 million US dollars support nonprofit organizations, businesses, universities, and Tribal consortiums with national scope and relevant experience, with applications due by 21 October 2026.
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Summary
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 26 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program. This opportunity strengthens Tribal justice systems by providing specialized technical experts to assist federally recognized Indian Tribes in developing, implementing, and enhancing justice systems. The program addresses violent crime, substance-use related crime (including opioids, stimulants, and other illicit substances), and overdose fatalities while helping Tribes build sustainable legal and corrections infrastructure and enhance collaboration with federal, state, and local partners.
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Who can apply
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Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Consortiums (including Tribal consortiums) with demonstrated national scope and on-site experience and expertise working with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes.