BJA FY 13 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training, and Technical Assistance
Authorized by the Indian Tribal Justice Technical and Legal Assistance Act of 2000, P.L. 106-559, Title I, BJAÂ’s Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance (TCCLA) grants enhance tribal justice systems and improve access to those systems. Targeted to non-profit organizations as defined in the eligibility on the title page, the grants serve to strengthen and improve the representation of indigent respondents in civil causes of action and indigent defendants in criminal cases under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes. These services are also targeted to tribes that meet the federal poverty guidelines. Finally, a third category funds training and technical assistance (TTA) that supports the development and enhancement of tribal justice systems.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 05/04/2013 (Archived.)
Program Number
BJA-2013-3501
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Justice
Office: Office of Justice Programs
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Applicants in Category 1 are limited to non-profit organizations (tribal and non-tribal), as defined by Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) § 501(c)(3)), including tribal enterprises and educational institutions (public, private, and tribal colleges and universities) that provide legal assistance services for federally recognized Indian tribes, members of federally recognized Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems pursuant to federal poverty guidelines. Federal poverty guidelines are updated every year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Applicants in Category 2 are limited to non-profit organizations (tribal and non-tribal), as defined by (Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) § 501(c)(3)), including tribal enterprises and educational institutions (public, private, and tribal colleges and universities) that provide legal assistance services for federally recognized Indian tribes, members of federally recognized Indian tribes, or tribal justice systems pursuant to federal poverty guidelines. Federal poverty guidelines are updated every year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Applicants in Category 3 are limited to national or regional membership organizations and associations whose membership or a membership section consists of judicial system personnel within tribal justice systems.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
04/04/2013
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov.
Website Address
https://www.bja.gov/Funding/13TCCLAsol.pdf
E-mail Address
support@grants.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$0.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $875,000.00
