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Closed on May 6, 2026

BJA FY 25 Invited to Apply - Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance · Opportunity number O-BJA-2025-172593

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-2025-172593
AgencyBureau of Justice Assistance
Department of Justice
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)16.596
PostedApr 27, 2026
DeadlineMay 6, 2026
Award ceiling$500,000
Expected number of awards2
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement
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 2025 Invited to Apply - Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program. This opportunity strengthens Tribal justice systems to prevent and reduce crime while addressing the impact of opioids, stimulants, and other illicit substances on Tribal communities, including reducing overdose fatalities. The program provides technical experts to assist federally recognized Indian Tribes in developing, implementing, and enhancing their justice systems through culturally responsive and individualized assistance. By fostering collaboration with federal, state, and local partners, the program fulfills the federal government's trust responsibility to support Tribal sovereignty and self-governance. The assistance is delivered both virtually and on-site through various mechanisms, including meetings, webinars, and peer-to-peer learning sessions, with the goal of building tribal justice system capacity among grantees to prevent and reduce crime and substance abuse impacts.

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: Tribal Law And Policy Institute, Fox Valley Technical College

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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