Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2015 4218
Apply for BJA 2015 4218
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 15 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 Apr 20, 2015 and posted on Apr 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 2015. (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).
- CATEGORY 1 TRIBAL CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS Applicants in Category 1 are limited to non profit organizations, 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 members of federally recognized Indian tribes pursuant to federal poverty guidelines, Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems. Federal poverty guidelines are updated every year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/14poverty.cfm). CATEGORY 2 TRIBAL CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS Applicants in Category 2 are limited to non profit organizations, 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 to eligible individuals pursuant to federal poverty guidelines, federally recognized Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems. Federal poverty guidelines are updated every year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/14poverty.cfm) CATEGORY 3 TRIBAL JUSTICE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 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 15 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training, and Technical Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BJA-2015-4218) is a discretionary federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under CFDA 16.815. It is authorized by the Indian Tribal Justice Technical and Legal Assistance Act of 2000 (Title I, 25 U.S.C. 3651 et seq., Public Law 106-559). The overall purpose is to strengthen tribal justice systems and expand meaningful access to legal help within those systems, with a strong emphasis on improving legal representation for people who cannot afford it and on building system-wide capacity through training and technical assistance.
The program is structured around three funding categories, each aimed at a different but related need within tribal justice. Category 1, Tribal Civil Legal Assistance Grants, supports organizations that provide civil legal services to low-income members of federally recognized tribes, as determined using federal poverty guidelines updated annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In practical terms, this category is about helping eligible tribal members who are involved in civil matters where legal guidance can make the difference between stability and hardship, while also supporting the broader functioning of tribal justice systems that handle those civil disputes.
Category 2, Tribal Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, focuses on criminal defense representation for indigent defendants in proceedings under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes. The intent is to strengthen and improve representation for individuals who cannot afford counsel, which is central to fairness, due process, and legitimacy in tribal criminal proceedings. Like the civil category, eligibility ties back to federal poverty guidelines and is meant to ensure that limited resources are directed to those with the greatest financial need, while also reinforcing the operational strength of tribal courts and related justice entities.
Category 3, Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance (TTA), is designed to improve the knowledge, skills, and institutional capacity of tribal justice systems through targeted training and hands-on technical support. Unlike Categories 1 and 2, which center on direct legal assistance services, Category 3 is about system development and enhancement, such as strengthening court administration, improving justice policies and practices, and supporting the professional needs of tribal judicial personnel and agencies. Applicants in this category are more narrowly defined as national or regional membership organizations and associations whose members (or a specific membership section) consist of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems, reflecting BJA's intent to fund entities positioned to deliver broad-reaching and credible training and support.
Eligibility varies by category but is generally limited to nonprofit entities, particularly those recognized under IRS 501(c)(3). For Categories 1 and 2, eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including tribal enterprises and educational institutions such as public, private, and tribal colleges and universities, as long as they provide legal assistance services to eligible individuals, tribes, or tribal justice systems. For Category 3, eligible applicants are national or regional membership organizations and associations connected to tribal judicial system personnel. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier to entry for organizations that may have limited flexible funding.
Key logistical details include a posted date of April 20, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 9, 2015, and an archive date of July 9, 2015. The maximum award amount listed is $875,000, with no stated minimum award floor. Applications were submitted through Grants.gov, with technical submission support available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) and by email at support@grants.gov, operating 24/7 except federal holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
The BJA FY 15 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training, and Technical Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BJA-2015-4218) is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under CFDA 16.815.
What law authorizes this program?
This opportunity is authorized by the Indian Tribal Justice Technical and Legal Assistance Act of 2000 (Title I, 25 U.S.C. 3651 et seq., Public Law 106-559).
What is the overall purpose of this program?
The overall purpose is to strengthen tribal justice systems and expand meaningful access to legal help within those systems. The program emphasizes improving legal representation for people who cannot afford it and building system-wide capacity through training and technical assistance.
How is the program structured?
The program is structured around three funding categories: (1) Tribal Civil Legal Assistance Grants, (2) Tribal Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, and (3) Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance (TTA). Each category targets a different need within tribal justice systems.
What does Category 1 (Tribal Civil Legal Assistance Grants) support?
Category 1 supports organizations that provide civil legal services to low-income members of federally recognized tribes. Eligibility for services is based on federal poverty guidelines updated annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Who is the target client population under Category 1?
The target population is low-income members of federally recognized tribes who need civil legal services and meet eligibility as determined using the federal poverty guidelines.
What does Category 2 (Tribal Criminal Legal Assistance Grants) support?
Category 2 focuses on criminal defense representation for indigent defendants in proceedings under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes. It is intended to strengthen and improve representation for people who cannot afford counsel.
How is financial eligibility for Category 2 described?
Eligibility is tied to the federal poverty guidelines, with the intent of directing limited resources to individuals with the greatest financial need.
What does Category 3 (Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance) fund?
Category 3 funds training and hands-on technical support designed to improve the knowledge, skills, and institutional capacity of tribal justice systems. This category emphasizes system development and enhancement rather than direct legal representation.
How is Category 3 different from Categories 1 and 2?
Categories 1 and 2 center on direct legal assistance services (civil and criminal defense representation). Category 3 focuses on training and technical assistance to build capacity and improve tribal justice system operations and practices.
Who can apply under Categories 1 and 2?
For Categories 1 and 2, eligible applicants include IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities, including tribal enterprises and educational institutions such as public, private, and tribal colleges and universities, as long as they provide legal assistance services to eligible individuals, tribes, or tribal justice systems.
Who can apply under Category 3?
For Category 3, eligible applicants are national or regional membership organizations and associations whose members (or a specific membership section) consist of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems.
Is eligibility generally limited to certain organization types?
Yes. Eligibility varies by category, but it is generally limited to nonprofit entities, particularly those recognized under IRS 501(c)(3), with Category 3 having more specific requirements for membership organizations and associations connected to tribal judicial system personnel.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $875,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated in the information provided.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is April 20, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date is June 9, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 9, 2015.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were submitted through Grants.gov.
Where could applicants get technical help with Grants.gov submission?
Technical submission support was available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at (800) 518-4726 or (606) 545-5035, and by email at support@grants.gov.
What were the Grants.gov support hours?
Support was available 24/7 except federal holidays.
What are federal poverty guidelines used for in this program?
Federal poverty guidelines (updated annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) are used to determine low-income eligibility for legal assistance under Categories 1 and 2.
What kinds of improvements are emphasized across the program?
The opportunity emphasizes improving legal representation for people who cannot afford it, strengthening tribal justice systems, and building capacity through training and technical assistance.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA-2015-4218, and the CFDA number is 16.815.
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