Synopsis

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2025 Invited to Apply - Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program. This opportunity strengthens Tribal justice systems to prevent and reduce crime while addressing the impact of opioids, stimulants, and other illicit substances on Tribal communities, including reducing overdose fatalities. The program provides technical experts to assist federally recognized Indian Tribes in developing, implementing, and enhancing their justice systems through culturally responsive and individualized assistance. By fostering collaboration with federal, state, and local partners, the program fulfills the federal government's trust responsibility to support Tribal sovereignty and self-governance. The assistance is delivered both virtually and on-site through various mechanisms, including meetings, webinars, and peer-to-peer learning sessions, with the goal of building tribal justice system capacity among grantees to prevent and reduce crime and substance abuse impacts.
Response Date	May 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	500,000
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility:	Only applicants that received an official invitation letter from BJA are able and eligible to apply. Applications will only be accepted from the following: Tribal Law And Policy Institute, Fox Valley Technical College

Additional Information

Agency Name	Bureau of Justice Assistance
Link to Additional Information:	https://bja.ojp.gov
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-514-9354

CFDA Program(s)

• 16.596: Tribal Justice Assistance