BJA FY24 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Training and Technical Assistance Solicitation
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-BJA-2024-172191
- Agency
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Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $1,044,981
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Law, Justice and Legal Services
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) within the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to provide training and technical assistance to strengthen and improve the representation of indigent defendants in criminal and indigent respondents in civil matters under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes. The goal is to enhance the operations of tribal justice systems and improve access to those systems by tribal citizens and other individuals. Key contract requirements include demonstrating expertise in providing legal assistance and capacity-building support to tribal courts and legal programs. The evaluation criteria will focus on the applicant's qualifications, project approach, and ability to achieve the program's objectives. Proposals are due by August 5, 2024.
The funding available for this opportunity is not specified, but previous awards under the Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training and Technical Assistance program have ranged from hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars for 2-4 year periods. The place of performance will be determined by the scope of services provided, which may include travel and onsite assistance to tribal communities across the country.
Synopsis
With this solicitation, BJA seeks applications for training and technical assistance funding to strengthen and improve the representation of indigent defendants in criminal and indigent respondents in civil cause of action under jurisdiction of Indian tribes. The overall goal is to enhance the operations of tribal justice systems and improve access to those systems by tribal citizens and other individuals.
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