Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2009 2045
Apply for BJA 2009 2045
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2009 Tribal Justice Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.608 Tribal Court Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 2, 2009 and posted on Feb 2, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 26, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2009 Tribal Justice Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2009 2045) was a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) discretionary funding opportunity designed to strengthen justice responses in Indian Country through structured training and technical assistance (TTA). The program framed capacity building as a comprehensive effort, meaning it was not limited to one narrow topic or a single event, but instead aimed to deliver practical, ongoing support across multiple tribal justice issues. The central purpose was to help tribal jurisdictions build workable strategies and systems that improve public safety and justice outcomes in tribal communities.
Programmatically, the TTA was expected to focus on two core areas. First, it needed to help tribal jurisdictions develop strategies to address crimes connected to substance abuse and other controlled substances, reflecting the significant overlap between substance use, community harm, and justice involvement. Second, it needed to support tribal jurisdictions in implementing and enhancing tribal justice systems, which could include improving court operations, strengthening tribal codes and procedures, expanding coordination among justice partners, and increasing the overall effectiveness and sustainability of tribal justice functions. In other words, the initiative combined problem-focused assistance (substance related crime) with system-building assistance (tribal justice system improvements).
Funding for these cooperative agreements was tied to two key sources and authorities. Awards were funded through BJA's Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program established under Public Law 106 553, and through the Tribal Courts Assistance Program authorized at 25 U.S.C. 3681(a). The opportunity fell under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category, and the listed CFDA number was 16.608 (Tribal Court Assistance Program), signaling that the work aligned closely with tribal court and broader justice capacity needs.
Structurally, this opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically indicates a more active partnership between BJA and award recipients during implementation. The expectation was that recipients would deliver TTA services, and that BJA would likely remain involved through coordination, oversight, and collaboration on objectives and deliverables. BJA anticipated making up to 12 awards. The award ceiling was $500,000, and the award floor was listed as $0, meaning budgets could vary widely depending on the scope and design of the proposed TTA effort. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, reducing financial barriers for applicants and allowing proposed budgets to be driven by program needs rather than required applicant contributions.
Eligibility was broad and included federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities other than higher education institutions), for profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. This range of eligible applicants suggests BJA was open to funding a variety of capable TTA providers, including tribal entities themselves, universities with relevant expertise, nonprofits specializing in justice or public health, and private organizations with demonstrated training and technical assistance capacity.
In terms of timeline, the opportunity was posted on February 2, 2009, with an application closing date of March 26, 2009, and it was later archived on April 25, 2009. The administering agency was the Bureau of Justice Assistance. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Al Roddy at 202 353 1881.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2009 Tribal Justice Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance Program?
The 2009 Tribal Justice Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance Program was a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) discretionary funding opportunity intended to strengthen justice responses in Indian Country through structured training and technical assistance (TTA). It was designed to help tribal jurisdictions build practical, workable strategies and systems that improve public safety and justice outcomes in tribal communities.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number listed for this program is BJA 2009 2045.
Which agency administered this opportunity?
The administering agency was the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What type of funding mechanism was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. A cooperative agreement typically indicates a more active partnership between BJA and recipients during implementation, including coordination, oversight, and collaboration around objectives and deliverables.
What was the central purpose of the program?
The central purpose was to help tribal jurisdictions build strategies and systems that improve public safety and justice outcomes by providing practical, ongoing training and technical assistance across multiple tribal justice issues.
How did the program define "capacity building"?
Capacity building was framed as a comprehensive effort. It was not limited to one narrow topic or a single event, but instead focused on delivering practical, ongoing support across multiple tribal justice issues.
What were the two core program focus areas for the training and technical assistance?
The TTA was expected to focus on two core areas: (1) helping tribal jurisdictions develop strategies to address crimes connected to substance abuse and other controlled substances, and (2) supporting tribal jurisdictions in implementing and enhancing tribal justice systems.
What substance-related issues were expected to be addressed?
The program specifically emphasized developing strategies to address crimes connected to substance abuse and other controlled substances, reflecting the overlap between substance use, community harm, and justice involvement.
What kinds of tribal justice system improvements could be supported?
The opportunity indicated that implementing and enhancing tribal justice systems could include improving court operations, strengthening tribal codes and procedures, expanding coordination among justice partners, and increasing the overall effectiveness and sustainability of tribal justice functions.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The listed activity category was Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 16.608 (Tribal Court Assistance Program).
What were the funding sources and legal authorities tied to this opportunity?
Awards were funded through BJA's Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program established under Public Law 106 553, and through the Tribal Courts Assistance Program authorized at 25 U.S.C. 3681(a).
How many awards did BJA anticipate making?
BJA anticipated making up to 12 awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $500,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor), and what did it imply?
The award floor was listed as $0, which implies proposed budgets could vary widely depending on the scope and design of the training and technical assistance effort.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities other than higher education institutions); for profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Could tribal governments apply directly?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments were explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Could colleges and universities apply?
Yes. Both public and state controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were eligible.
Could nonprofit organizations apply, including those without 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations were eligible, including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities (other than higher education institutions).
Could for-profit entities apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses were eligible, and small businesses were also eligible.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 2, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was March 26, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 25, 2009.
What kind of work were recipients expected to carry out?
Recipients were expected to deliver structured training and technical assistance services aimed at helping tribal jurisdictions address substance-related crime issues and strengthen tribal justice systems through system-building support.
What does it mean that this opportunity emphasized ongoing support rather than a single event?
It means the program was designed for practical, continuing engagement through training and technical assistance across multiple issues, rather than being limited to a one-time training or a single narrowly defined activity.
Who was the point of contact for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Al Roddy at 202 353 1881.
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