Bureau of Justice Assistance

Description

Authorized by Department of Justice Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2012, P.L. 112-55 and the Indian Tribal Justice Technical and Legal Assistance Act of 2000, P.L. 106-559, Title I, BJA’s Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance (TCCLA) grants enhance tribal justice systems and improve access to those systems. Targeted to non-profit organizations, including tribal enterprises and educational institutions, the grants serve to strengthen and improve the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases and indigent respondents in civil causes of action under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes. These services are also targeted to tribes which meet the federal poverty guidelines. Training and technical assistance (TTA) supports the development and enhancement of tribal justice systems.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

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.
support@grants.gov