BJA FY 2026 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports the BJA FY 2026 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program. The program aims to strengthen tribal justice systems by providing specialized technical experts to help federally recognized Indian Tribes develop, implement, and enhance justice system components, address violent and substance‑use‑related crime, and build sustainable legal and corrections infrastructure. Eligible applicants include consortiums (including tribal consortiums) with demonstrated national scope and on‑site experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes. Funding is provided via a cooperative agreement with a ceiling of $1.87 million. Applications are accepted electronically from September 25 2026 through October 21 2026. • Target audience: Tribal justice systems, tribal consortiums, and organizations experienced with American Indian/Alaska Native communities. • Scope of work: Training, technical assistance, strategic planning, implementation support, and enhancement of adult tribal treatment courts. • Funding mechanism: Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 16.608 – Tribal Justice Systems). • Award ceiling: $1,870,000 (no minimum). • Eligibility: For‑profit, nonprofit (501(c)(3) and non‑501(c)(3)), public institutions, small businesses, and other qualified entities. • Expected deliverables: Development of sustainable justice infrastructure, reduction of violent and drug‑related crime, and improved collaboration with federal, state, and local partners.