BJA FY 2026 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program

Does this fit your business?

This BJA program funds organizations with national scope and on-site experience working with federally recognized Tribes to strengthen Tribal justice systems, address violent and substance-use-related crime, and build legal and corrections infrastructure. It is really for Tribal consortiums and experienced national providers of Tribal justice training and technical assistance. Organizations without demonstrated on-site experience with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes should not bother.

Best for

Tribal consortiums with national scope and on-site experience working with federally recognized Tribes, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status serving Tribal justice systems, Organizations providing training and technical assistance on Tribal justice, violent crime, and substance-use-related犯罪

Not for

Businesses and organizations without Tribal affiliation or on-site experience with federally recognized Tribes, Local projects serving a single Tribe or community rather than national scope, Retail, finance, housing, or other industries unrelated to Tribal justice systems

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for

Technical assistance, Training, Planning

Who can apply

Nonprofits, Small businesses, For-profit companies, Colleges and universities, Tribal governments and organizations

Award range

Up to $1,870,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is October 21, 2026.

How much funding can an applicant receive?

Awards range from $0 to $1,870,000. The facts do not state a typical award size or number of awards.

Who can apply for this grant?

Eligible applicants are consortiums, including Tribal consortiums, with demonstrated national scope and on-site experience and expertise working with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes. Eligible applicant codes also list private and public institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations, but the eligibility text centers on Tribal consortiums with that national-scope, on-site Tribal experience.

Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?

The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Small businesses are listed among eligible applicant types, but the eligibility text requires demonstrated national scope and on-site experience working with federally recognized Tribes, which most sole proprietors will not have.

Can a nonprofit apply?

Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicant types, though the eligibility text emphasizes Tribal consortiums with national scope and on-site Tribal experience.

Summary

Funds organizations with national scope and on-site experience working with federally recognized Tribes to provide training and technical assistance that strengthens Tribal justice systems, addresses violent and substance-use-related crime, and builds sustainable legal and corrections infrastructure.

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