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Closed on May 6, 2026

BJA FY 25 Invited to Apply- Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance · Opportunity number O-BJA-2025-172590

Details summarized from the official notice as of May 7, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of May 6, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberO-BJA-2025-172590
AgencyBureau of Justice Assistance
Department of Justice
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)16.815
PostedApr 23, 2026
DeadlineMay 6, 2026
Award ceiling$765,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeGrant
CategoryLaw justice and legal services
Last updated hereMay 7, 2026

Summary from the notice

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 25 Invited to Apply- Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program. This opportunity seeks to support legal assistance to eligible tribal members, federally recognized Indian tribes, and tribal justice systems that provide legal aid and indigent defense services to tribal communities located in rural and remote regions throughout the United States where legal services are sparse.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Only applicants that received an official invitation letter from BJA are able and eligible to apply. Applications will only be accepted from the following: Montana Legal Services Association

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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