The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks applications for funding to improve the capacity of tribal justice systems to address civil and criminal legal assistance needs in their jurisdictions.
Donor Name: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/07/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,098,000
Grant Duration: 24 months
Details:
With this solicitation, BJA seeks applications for funding to strengthen and improve the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases and indigent respondents in civil causes of action under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes, with the ultimate goals of enhancing the operations of tribal justice systems and improving access to those systems by tribal citizens.
Goals
The goals of this program are to build and enhance capacity and improve the delivery of civil and criminal legal assistance to individuals and tribes and to develop policies that improve access to justice systems.
Objectives
Category 1: Civil Legal Assistance
- Expand and improve the quality of civil legal assistance for eligible tribal members, other eligible individuals, federally recognized Indian tribes, and tribal justice systems.
- Expand and improve the quality of other civil legal assistance to support tribes enhancing their capacity, operations, or legal infrastructure.
Category 2: Criminal Legal Assistance
- Expand and improve the quality of criminal defense representation in criminal proceedings for eligible tribal members, other eligible individuals, federally recognized Indian tribes, and tribal justice systems.
- Enhance the amount and quality of other legal assistance to support tribes enhancing their criminal legal capacity, operations, or legal infrastructure.
Funding Information
Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation: $2,196,000
Category 1: Civil Legal Assistance
- Dollar Amount for Award: $1,098,000
- Performance Duration (Months): 24 months
Category 2: Criminal Legal Assistance
- Dollar Amount for Award: $1,098,000
- Performance Duration (Months): 24 months
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofits or 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities that are limited to national or regional membership organizations and associations whose membership consist of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems.
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