Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2010 2676
Apply for BJA 2010 2676
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 10 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants,Training, and Technical Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.751 Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2010 and posted on Apr 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 2010. (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 $1,250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Applicants in Categories 1 and 2 are limited to tribal and non tribal non profit entities that provide legal assistance services for federally recognized Indian tribes, members of federally recognized Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems pursuant to federal poverty guidelines. Applicants in Category 3 are limited to national or regional membership organizations and associations whose membership or a membership section consists of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems. Tribal justice systems are defined as a federally recognized Indian tribe s entire judicial branch, including traditional methods and forums for dispute resolution, trial courts, appellate courts, inter tribal courts, alternative dispute resolution systems, and circuit rider systems, established by inherent tribunal authority whether or not they constitute a court of record. Judicial personnel are defined as any judge, magistrate, court counselor, court clerk, court administrator, bailiff, probation officer, officer of the court, dispute resolution facilitator, or other official, employee, or volunteer within the tribal judicial system.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 10 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training, and Technical Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2010 2676) is a discretionary grant program run by the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under CFDA 16.751 (Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program). Authorized by 25 USC 3651 et seq., the program is designed to strengthen tribal justice by improving how people access tribal court systems and by improving the quality and availability of legal representation in matters that fall under tribal jurisdiction. The emphasis is on ensuring that indigent defendants and clients, meaning people who cannot afford counsel based on federal poverty guidelines, have meaningful legal assistance in both criminal and civil cases in tribal forums. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which typically makes participation more feasible for smaller organizations with limited unrestricted funds.
The core purpose of the funding is to enhance tribal court systems and increase access to those systems through support for legal services. In practical terms, the solicitation aims to build capacity so that tribal communities can rely on stronger defense and civil legal advocacy, and so tribal courts can function more effectively and fairly. The program is targeted primarily to nonprofit entities that provide legal assistance services connected to federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal members, or tribal justice systems. By focusing on representation for low income clients in cases under tribal authority, the grant addresses a common gap in legal resources that can affect due process, public safety outcomes, family stability, and the overall legitimacy and effectiveness of tribal justice institutions.
In addition to direct legal assistance funding, the solicitation also includes a separate training and technical assistance component meant to benefit tribal justice systems more broadly, not only the organizations receiving legal services grants. Specifically, BJA sought a national or regional tribal membership organization to deliver advocacy training and technical assistance to tribes for the development, enrichment, and enhancement of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems. This means the program was not only supporting attorneys and direct service delivery, but also investing in professional development and systems improvement across the tribal judiciary ecosystem. The definition of a tribal justice system is intentionally broad and includes an entire judicial branch of a federally recognized tribe, including traditional methods and dispute resolution forums, trial and appellate courts, intertribal courts, alternative dispute resolution programs, and circuit rider systems, whether or not those bodies are courts of record. Likewise, the term judicial personnel is broadly defined to include judges, magistrates, court counselors, clerks, administrators, bailiffs, probation officers, court officers, dispute resolution facilitators, and other officials, employees, or volunteers working within the tribal judicial system.
Eligibility is structured around multiple categories. For Categories 1 and 2, applicants are limited to tribal and nontribal nonprofit entities that provide legal assistance services for federally recognized Indian tribes, members of federally recognized Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems, and they must provide those services pursuant to federal poverty guidelines (in other words, focusing on low income eligibility). For Category 3, applicants are limited to national or regional membership organizations and associations whose membership, or a distinct membership section, consists of tribal judicial system personnel. This division reflects two complementary strategies: funding organizations that directly represent indigent clients in tribal civil and criminal matters, and separately funding an organization positioned to deliver training and technical assistance at scale across many tribes and court systems.
The solicitation lists a wide set of eligible applicant types, including federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and other applicants as described in the full announcement. Even with these broad headings, the category specific limitations are the real gatekeepers: legal services categories are effectively restricted to nonprofit legal assistance providers serving eligible tribal populations and systems, while the training and technical assistance category is restricted to appropriate national or regional membership organizations representing tribal judicial personnel.
Key administrative details include a posted date of April 14, 2010, with a closing date of May 27, 2010, and an archive date of June 26, 2010. The award ceiling is listed as $1,250,000, with an award floor of $0, indicating that award amounts could vary widely depending on the applicant category, scope of work, and BJA funding decisions. Technical support for accessing the full announcement was available through a listed contact, Al Roddy, at 202 353 1881. Overall, the opportunity reflects a federal effort to reinforce the fairness and functionality of tribal justice systems by combining direct support for indigent legal representation with broader training and technical assistance aimed at strengthening tribal judicial personnel and the institutions in which they serve.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "BJA FY 10 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training, and Technical Assistance" program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2010 2676.
Which federal agency runs this grant program?
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The solicitation is listed under CFDA 16.751, the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program.
What is the legal authorization for this program?
The program is authorized by 25 USC 3651 et seq.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen tribal justice by improving access to tribal court systems and improving the quality and availability of legal representation in matters under tribal jurisdiction, with an emphasis on meaningful legal assistance for indigent clients in both criminal and civil tribal forums.
Who is the program intended to help?
The emphasis is on indigent defendants and clients who cannot afford counsel (based on federal poverty guidelines) and who need legal assistance in civil and criminal matters handled in tribal forums under tribal jurisdiction.
Does this opportunity focus on criminal cases, civil cases, or both?
Both. The solicitation emphasizes meaningful legal assistance in tribal criminal and tribal civil cases.
What does "indigent" mean for this program?
In this solicitation, "indigent" refers to people who cannot afford counsel based on federal poverty guidelines.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
What are the main components or tracks within the solicitation?
The solicitation includes (1) legal assistance funding meant to support direct representation and access to tribal courts and (2) a separate training and technical assistance component intended to strengthen tribal judicial system personnel and tribal justice systems more broadly.
What is the training and technical assistance component meant to do?
BJA sought a national or regional tribal membership organization to deliver advocacy training and technical assistance to tribes for the development, enrichment, and enhancement of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems.
Is the training and technical assistance component only for organizations that receive legal services grant funding?
No. The training and technical assistance component is described as benefiting tribal justice systems more broadly, not only the organizations receiving legal services grants.
How is eligibility structured across the different categories?
Eligibility is divided into multiple categories: Categories 1 and 2 focus on nonprofit entities providing legal assistance services tied to federally recognized tribes, tribal members, or tribal justice systems, using federal poverty guidelines; Category 3 is limited to national or regional membership organizations and associations whose membership (or a distinct membership section) consists of tribal judicial system personnel.
Who can apply under Categories 1 and 2?
Categories 1 and 2 are limited to tribal and nontribal nonprofit entities that provide legal assistance services for federally recognized Indian tribes, members of federally recognized Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems, and that provide those services pursuant to federal poverty guidelines.
Who can apply under Category 3?
Category 3 is limited to national or regional membership organizations and associations whose membership, or a distinct membership section, consists of tribal judicial system personnel.
What is meant by a "tribal justice system" in this solicitation?
The term is defined broadly to include an entire judicial branch of a federally recognized tribe, including traditional methods and dispute resolution forums, trial and appellate courts, intertribal courts, alternative dispute resolution programs, and circuit rider systems, whether or not those bodies are courts of record.
Who counts as "judicial personnel" for purposes of the training and technical assistance category?
The definition is broad and includes judges, magistrates, court counselors, clerks, administrators, bailiffs, probation officers, court officers, dispute resolution facilitators, and other officials, employees, or volunteers working within the tribal judicial system.
What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicants?
The solicitation lists eligible applicant types including federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and other applicants as described in the full announcement, subject to the category-specific limitations.
Are the broad eligible applicant types the only eligibility rules that matter?
No. The category-specific limitations are described as the main gatekeepers. Legal services categories are effectively restricted to nonprofit legal assistance providers serving eligible tribal populations and systems, while the training and technical assistance category is restricted to appropriate national or regional membership organizations representing tribal judicial personnel.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,250,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating award amounts could vary widely depending on category, scope, and BJA decisions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is April 14, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date is May 27, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is June 26, 2010.
What kinds of outcomes is the program trying to improve?
Based on the information provided, the program aims to improve fairness and functionality in tribal justice systems by strengthening defense and civil legal advocacy, increasing access to tribal courts, and supporting training and technical assistance that enhances the capacity of tribal judicial personnel and institutions.
Who was listed as a technical support contact for accessing the full announcement?
The listed technical support contact is Al Roddy at (202) 353-1881.
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