NN DOJ attorney fees

The Navajo Nation Tribal Government received a $395,231.69 Cooperative Agreement from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Education under the Tribal Courts program (CFDA 15.029), awarded on September 24, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2030. Based on the program description and related recent awards, this funding supports judicial branch operations and tribal court administration services for the Navajo Nation, with the federal dollars obligated likely designated for attorney fees as indicated in the award description. The Tribal Courts program funds federally recognized Indian tribal governments to operate civil and/or criminal tribal court services, which may include prosecution staffing, court administration, judicial training, and victim advocacy services.

The Navajo Nation, as the largest Native American tribal government in the United States with 392,962 enrolled members and jurisdiction spanning Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, uses awards under this program to sustain its tribal judicial system and deliver justice services directly to tribal members. This award aligns with the Navajo Nation's broader federal grant portfolio of 951 total awards concentrated in social services, community development, and governance infrastructure, maintaining consistent annual award volume while supporting the tribe's capacity to administer its court system and related judicial functions.