Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2013 3501
Apply for BJA 2013 3501
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 13 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 Feb 6, 2013 and posted on Feb 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2013. (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 $875,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having 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).
- Applicants in Category 1 are limited to non profit organizations (tribal and non tribal), as defined by Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) 501(c)(3)), including tribal enterprises and educational institutions (public, private, and tribal colleges and universities) 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. Applicants in Category 2 are limited to non profit organizations (tribal and non tribal), as defined by (Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) 501(c)(3)), including tribal enterprises and educational institutions (public, private, and tribal colleges and universities) 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. 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 13 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training, and Technical Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2013 3501) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.815). It is authorized under the Indian Tribal Justice Technical and Legal Assistance Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-559, Title I) and is designed to strengthen tribal justice systems while improving access to legal representation within those systems. The central purpose is to expand and improve legal services for people who cannot afford counsel in matters handled under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes, with a particular focus on communities and tribes that meet federal poverty guidelines established and updated annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
At a practical level, the program targets three complementary areas. First, it supports direct legal assistance that strengthens representation for indigent respondents in civil causes of action in tribal courts or other tribal justice settings. Second, it supports legal defense for indigent defendants in criminal cases under tribal jurisdiction, helping to improve the fairness and effectiveness of tribal criminal proceedings. Third, it invests in training and technical assistance (TTA) intended to support longer-term development and enhancement of tribal justice systems, such as improving the skills, tools, and capacity of tribal justice personnel and institutions.
Eligibility varies by category but is largely centered on nonprofit organizations. For Categories 1 and 2, applicants must be nonprofit organizations as defined under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). This can include both tribal and non-tribal nonprofits, and it explicitly includes tribal enterprises and educational institutions, including public, private, and tribal colleges and universities, so long as they provide qualifying legal assistance services for federally recognized Indian tribes, members of federally recognized tribes, or tribal justice systems, and do so consistent with the federal poverty guidelines. Category 3 is narrower and is reserved for national or regional membership organizations or associations whose membership, or a membership section, consists of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems, reflecting the training and technical assistance emphasis for that category.
The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for nonprofits that may not have significant unrestricted revenue. The maximum award amount listed is $875,000, with no stated minimum award floor. Key dates for this FY 2013 opportunity include a posted and created date of February 6, 2013, and an application deadline (closing date) of April 4, 2013, with the archive date of May 4, 2013.
For applicants seeking logistical help, the announcement points applicants to Grants.gov support for technical submission issues, with a customer support hotline and email (support@grants.gov). The full announcement link is referenced as the place to find complete program requirements, category distinctions, allowable uses of funds, and submission instructions.
FAQs: BJA FY 13 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training, and Technical Assistance (BJA 2013 3501)
What is the name and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "BJA FY 13 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training, and Technical Assistance" and the Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2013 3501.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 16.815.
What law authorizes this grant program?
The program is authorized under the Indian Tribal Justice Technical and Legal Assistance Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-559, Title I).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to strengthen tribal justice systems while improving access to legal representation within those systems, particularly by expanding and improving legal services for people who cannot afford counsel in matters under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes.
Who is the program intended to help?
The program is focused on people who cannot afford counsel in matters handled under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes, with a particular emphasis on communities and tribes that meet federal poverty guidelines established and updated annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What are the three main areas the program supports?
The opportunity targets three complementary areas: (1) direct legal assistance for indigent respondents in civil causes of action in tribal courts or other tribal justice settings, (2) legal defense for indigent defendants in criminal cases under tribal jurisdiction, and (3) training and technical assistance (TTA) to support longer-term development and enhancement of tribal justice systems.
What types of civil legal assistance does the program support?
It supports direct legal assistance that strengthens representation for indigent respondents in civil causes of action in tribal courts or other tribal justice settings.
What types of criminal legal assistance does the program support?
It supports legal defense for indigent defendants in criminal cases under tribal jurisdiction, with the goal of improving the fairness and effectiveness of tribal criminal proceedings.
What is meant by training and technical assistance (TTA) under this opportunity?
TTA refers to training and technical assistance intended to support longer-term development and enhancement of tribal justice systems, such as improving the skills, tools, and capacity of tribal justice personnel and institutions.
Who is eligible to apply under Categories 1 and 2?
For Categories 1 and 2, applicants must be nonprofit organizations as defined under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). Eligibility includes both tribal and non-tribal nonprofits, as well as tribal enterprises and educational institutions (including public, private, and tribal colleges and universities), as long as they provide qualifying legal assistance services for federally recognized Indian tribes, members of federally recognized tribes, or tribal justice systems, and do so consistent with the federal poverty guidelines.
Who is eligible to apply under Category 3?
Category 3 is reserved for national or regional membership organizations or associations whose membership, or a membership section, consists of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems. This category reflects the training and technical assistance emphasis.
Does an applicant have to be a tribal organization to be eligible?
Not necessarily. For Categories 1 and 2, both tribal and non-tribal 501(c)(3) nonprofits may be eligible, as long as they provide qualifying legal assistance services for federally recognized Indian tribes, members of federally recognized tribes, or tribal justice systems consistent with federal poverty guidelines.
Are educational institutions eligible applicants?
Yes. Educational institutions are explicitly included under Categories 1 and 2, including public, private, and tribal colleges and universities, as long as they provide qualifying legal assistance services for federally recognized tribes, tribal members, or tribal justice systems consistent with federal poverty guidelines.
Are tribal enterprises eligible applicants?
Yes. Tribal enterprises are explicitly included as eligible under Categories 1 and 2, provided they meet the nonprofit 501(c)(3) requirement and provide qualifying legal assistance services consistent with federal poverty guidelines.
Is this a mandatory (formula) or discretionary grant program?
This is described as a discretionary grant program.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $875,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the information provided.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted (and created) date listed is February 6, 2013.
What was the application deadline for this FY 2013 opportunity?
The application deadline (closing date) was April 4, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is May 4, 2013.
Where can applicants find complete requirements, allowable uses of funds, and instructions?
The information provided indicates that the full announcement link contains the complete program requirements, category distinctions, allowable uses of funds, and submission instructions.
What if an applicant has technical issues submitting through Grants.gov?
The announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov support for technical submission issues, including a customer support hotline and the email address support@grants.gov.
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