Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2011 2968
Apply for BJA 2011 2968
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 11 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): 16.815 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training and Technical Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 15, 2011 and posted on Mar 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2011. (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 $1,150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants in Category 1 are limited to tribal and non tribal non profit (Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) 501(c)(3)) 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. Federal poverty guidelines are updated every year by the U.S. Federal poverty guidelines are updated every year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (www.hhs.gov/opa/pdf/poverty guidelines 010.pdf). Applicants in Category 2 are limited to tribal and non tribal non profit (I.R.C. 501(c)(3)) 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, Federal poverty guidelines are updated every year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (www.hhs.gov/opa/pdf/poverty guidelines 2010.pdf). 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 11 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training, and Technical Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2011 2968) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under CFDA 16.815. It was posted on March 15, 2011, with an application deadline of May 12, 2011, and it was later archived on June 11, 2011. The program is authorized by 25 USC 3651, et seq., and its core purpose is to enhance tribal justice systems and expand meaningful access to those systems by improving the availability and quality of legal assistance in tribal civil and criminal matters.
At a practical level, the grants are aimed at strengthening and improving legal representation for people who cannot afford counsel, specifically indigent defendants in criminal cases and indigent respondents in civil actions that fall under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes. The emphasis on indigency ties directly to federal poverty guidelines issued and updated annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. By focusing on services for low-income individuals involved in tribal court processes, the program seeks to address a common barrier in tribal justice settings: limited resources for defense and civil legal help, which can affect fairness, due process, and overall confidence in justice outcomes.
The opportunity is targeted primarily to non-profit organizations, including both tribal and non-tribal entities, as long as they are recognized under the Internal Revenue Code as 501(c)(3) organizations and provide legal assistance services connected to federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal members, or tribal justice systems. Eligibility is described in multiple categories. Category 1 and Category 2 are limited to tribal and non-tribal 501(c)(3) non-profits that deliver legal assistance services to federally recognized tribes, their members, or tribal justice systems, using federal poverty guidelines to define the indigent population served. Category 3 is structured differently and is limited to national or regional membership organizations and associations whose members (or a defined section of their membership) consist of judicial system personnel working within tribal justice systems. In other words, the program supports both direct legal services providers and certain broader organizations positioned to deliver training, coordination, or technical assistance aimed at improving tribal justice capacity.
Funding details indicate that BJA anticipated making around 15 awards. The maximum award amount listed (the award ceiling) is $1,150,000, and the award floor is shown as $0, which generally signals that award sizes may vary and that the program does not specify a minimum grant amount in the summary data. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make the funding more accessible to eligible organizations that may not have flexible cash resources to meet a match.
Administratively, the funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement for complete requirements, and for application submission issues they were referred to Grants.gov support (800 518 4726 or support@grants.gov). Overall, this opportunity is designed to improve the functioning and fairness of tribal justice systems by ensuring that low-income individuals involved in tribal criminal and civil matters can obtain competent legal assistance, while also supporting broader training and technical assistance efforts that build long-term capacity within tribal courts and related justice stakeholders.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BJA FY 11 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training, and Technical Assistance."
What agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2011 2968.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed for this program is 16.815.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 15, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 12, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on June 11, 2011.
What is the legal authority for this program?
The program is authorized by 25 USC 3651, et seq.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to enhance tribal justice systems and expand meaningful access to those systems by improving the availability and quality of legal assistance in tribal civil and criminal matters.
What kinds of services or activities is the program trying to support?
At a practical level, the program is aimed at strengthening and improving legal representation for people who cannot afford counsel, specifically indigent defendants in tribal criminal cases and indigent respondents in tribal civil actions under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes. It also supports training and technical assistance efforts that build capacity within tribal justice systems.
Who is the intended population to be served by funded legal assistance?
The program emphasizes services for low-income individuals involved in tribal court processes, specifically people who are considered indigent under federal poverty guidelines.
How is "indigent" defined for this opportunity?
Indigency is tied directly to the federal poverty guidelines issued and updated annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Why does the program focus on legal assistance for low-income individuals?
Because limited resources for defense and civil legal help can affect fairness, due process, and confidence in tribal justice outcomes. The program is designed to reduce that barrier by improving access to competent legal assistance.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
The opportunity is targeted primarily to non-profit organizations, including tribal and non-tribal entities, as long as they are recognized under the Internal Revenue Code as 501(c)(3) organizations and provide legal assistance services connected to federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal members, or tribal justice systems.
Are both tribal and non-tribal nonprofits eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description includes both tribal and non-tribal 501(c)(3) nonprofits, as long as they provide qualifying legal assistance services connected to federally recognized tribes, their members, or tribal justice systems.
What are the eligibility categories mentioned in the opportunity?
Eligibility is described in multiple categories: Category 1 and Category 2 are limited to tribal and non-tribal 501(c)(3) legal assistance providers serving indigent populations connected to federally recognized tribes, tribal members, or tribal justice systems. Category 3 is limited to national or regional membership organizations and associations whose members (or a defined section of their membership) consist of judicial system personnel working within tribal justice systems.
What is the difference between Category 1/2 and Category 3 applicants?
Category 1 and Category 2 focus on direct legal assistance services for indigent individuals involved in tribal civil and criminal matters. Category 3 is structured for membership organizations and associations that can support tribal justice systems through broader training, coordination, or technical assistance for tribal judicial system personnel.
Do applicants have to work with federally recognized tribes?
Yes. The opportunity states that eligible legal assistance services must be connected to federally recognized Indian tribes, their members, or tribal justice systems.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
How many awards did BJA anticipate making?
BJA anticipated making around 15 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum listed amount) is $1,150,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is shown as $0, which generally indicates that the summary data does not specify a minimum award amount and that award sizes may vary.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Where were applicants directed for full application requirements?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement for complete requirements.
Who should applicants contact for application submission issues?
For submission issues, applicants were referred to Grants.gov support at 800 518 4726 or support@grants.gov.
How does this program aim to improve tribal justice systems overall?
By improving the availability and quality of legal assistance for low-income individuals in tribal civil and criminal matters, and by supporting training and technical assistance that strengthens long-term capacity among tribal courts and related justice stakeholders.
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