Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2010 2625
Apply for BJA 2010 2625
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 10 Tribal Courts 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 Apr 1, 2010 and posted on Mar 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Applicants are limited to tribal and non tribal for profit (commercial) organizations, non profit organizations, faith based and community organizations, institutions of higher learning, and consortiums with demonstrated national level and onsite experience supporting the development, implementation, and enhancement of tribal justice systems, and training tribal judges. For profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fee. Applicants may submit only one application they cannot submit an individual application and also be part of a consortium that has submitted a separate application. In this case, the individual application will not qualify for peer review. For applications submitted by a consortium, one organization must serve as the applicant agency and written authorization (e.g., Memorandum of Understanding) from each consortium member must be included with the submission.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 10 Tribal Courts Training and Technical Assistance Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It is authorized under 25 U.S.C. 3681(a) through the Tribal Courts Assistance Program (TCAP). The core purpose is to strengthen tribal justice by supporting the development of new tribal courts, improving the day-to-day operations of existing tribal courts, and expanding the overall capacity of tribal justice systems. Rather than focusing on direct service delivery alone, this opportunity is built around training, technical assistance, and policy development that tribes can use to strategically build, modernize, and sustain their court systems and related justice functions.
The program emphasizes hands-on training and technical assistance (often referred to as TTA) for tribal court and tribal justice system staff. In practical terms, this includes efforts to improve court administration, case processing, judicial training, and justice system coordination, while also helping tribal communities design and carry out broader, community-wide criminal justice system planning. The intent is to help tribes strengthen systems in a way that is intentional and long-term: assessing needs, setting priorities, establishing policies and procedures, and implementing improvements that make tribal courts more effective, consistent, and accessible to the community.
This funding opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number BJA-2010-2625 and is tied to CFDA 16.608 (Tribal Court Assistance Program). The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier to participation for organizations that may not be able to contribute non-federal funds. The award ceiling is $1,500,000, and the award floor is listed as $0, meaning the announcement does not set a minimum award amount in the summary data provided.
Eligibility is fairly broad but also specific about the type of expertise expected. Applicants may include federally recognized Native American tribal governments as well as non-tribal entities such as for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortiums. The key eligibility theme is demonstrated capacity: applicants should have national-level and on-site experience supporting tribal justice system development, implementation, and enhancement, including experience training tribal judges. For-profit applicants are allowed, but only if they agree to waive any profit or fee, reflecting an expectation that federal dollars be used strictly for project purposes rather than commercial gain.
The solicitation also sets important application rules to prevent duplicate or overlapping submissions. An applicant may submit only one application. If an organization submits an individual application while also participating in a consortium application, the individual application is disqualified from peer review. For consortium applications, one organization must serve as the lead applicant agency, and the submission must include written authorization from each consortium member, such as a Memorandum of Understanding, showing that partners have formally agreed to their roles and participation.
In terms of timeline, the opportunity was posted on March 30, 2010, created on April 1, 2010, and originally closed on May 13, 2010, with a current closing date listed as May 18, 2010. The archive date is June 17, 2010, indicating it is an older opportunity that has since closed, but it still provides a useful reference point for how BJA has historically structured tribal court capacity-building and technical assistance funding.
For applicants who needed help accessing or submitting materials, the contact listed for technical application assistance is Al Roddy at 202-353-1881. The announcement references an "Additional Information Link" to the full announcement, which would typically contain the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, performance measures, budget rules, and submission instructions beyond what appears in the summary record.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY 10 Tribal Courts Training and Technical Assistance Program?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The program focuses on strengthening tribal justice systems through training, technical assistance, and policy development that supports tribal court development, modernization, and long-term sustainability.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to strengthen tribal justice by supporting the development of new tribal courts, improving the day-to-day operations of existing tribal courts, and expanding the overall capacity of tribal justice systems. The emphasis is on strategic, intentional improvements that are designed to last.
Is this program focused on direct services, or on training and technical assistance?
This opportunity is built around training, technical assistance, and policy development rather than direct service delivery alone. The intent is to help tribes assess needs, set priorities, establish policies and procedures, and implement operational improvements that increase effectiveness, consistency, and accessibility.
What kinds of activities does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes hands-on training and technical assistance (TTA) for tribal court and tribal justice system staff. Examples described include improving court administration, case processing, judicial training, justice system coordination, and supporting broader community-wide criminal justice system planning.
What is TTA in the context of this solicitation?
TTA refers to training and technical assistance. In this program, TTA is framed as practical, hands-on support to help tribal courts and justice systems strengthen operations, implement improvements, and build long-term capacity.
Which agency runs this opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA-2010-2625.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 16.608, identified as the Tribal Court Assistance Program (TCAP).
What is the legal authorization for this program?
The program is authorized under 25 U.S.C. 3681(a) through the Tribal Courts Assistance Program (TCAP).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $1,500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, meaning the summary information does not establish a minimum award amount.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments and non-tribal entities such as for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortiums.
What kind of experience or capacity is expected from applicants?
The key eligibility theme is demonstrated capacity. Applicants are expected to have national-level and on-site experience supporting tribal justice system development, implementation, and enhancement, including experience training tribal judges.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit (commercial) organizations may apply, but only if they agree to waive any profit or fee, reflecting an expectation that federal funds be used strictly for project purposes rather than commercial gain.
How many applications can an organization submit?
An applicant may submit only one application.
What happens if an organization submits an individual application and also participates in a consortium application?
If an organization submits an individual application while also participating in a consortium application, the individual application is disqualified from peer review.
How do consortium applications work under this solicitation?
For consortium applications, one organization must serve as the lead applicant agency. The submission must include written authorization from each consortium member (for example, a Memorandum of Understanding) demonstrating that partners have formally agreed to their roles and participation.
What documentation is needed from consortium members?
The solicitation indicates the consortium application must include written authorization from each consortium member, such as a Memorandum of Understanding, to confirm agreement on roles and participation.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 30, 2010, created on April 1, 2010, and originally closed on May 13, 2010. A current closing date is listed as May 18, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is June 17, 2010, which indicates it is an older opportunity that has been closed and archived.
Why is this archived opportunity still useful?
Even though it is closed, it can still serve as a reference for how BJA has historically structured tribal court capacity-building and technical assistance funding, including typical eligibility expectations and application rules.
Where can applicants find the full details of the announcement?
The summary references an "Additional Information Link" to the full announcement. That full announcement would typically include details such as the scope of work, deliverables, performance measures, budget rules, and submission instructions beyond what appears in the summary.
Who is the contact for technical application assistance?
The contact listed for technical application assistance is Al Roddy at 202-353-1881.
What kinds of system improvements does the program aim to support?
The program aims to help tribal communities make intentional, long-term system improvements by assessing needs, setting priorities, establishing policies and procedures, improving operations, and strengthening coordination across the tribal justice system.
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