BJA FY25 Tribal Justice Infrastructure Program Opportunity
Summary
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced the FY25 Tribal Justice Infrastructure Program Opportunity. This notice supports the physical plant and corrections operations for tribal justice systems, with applications due April 10, 2026. Eligible applicants include various nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, and educational institutions.
What changed
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 Tribal Justice Infrastructure: Physical Plant and Corrections Operations Support Program. This program aims to strengthen tribal justice system capacity by supporting the renovation, expansion, or construction of tribal justice facilities and addressing corrections operations. The opportunity is identified by Assistance Listing 16.596 and funding opportunity number O-BJA-2025-172501. The award maximum is not specified, but the minimum award is $1,350,000.
Eligible applicants include various nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), other Native American tribal organizations, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and public or private institutions of higher education. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by April 10, 2026. While the document does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, failure to apply or adhere to grant requirements would result in the forfeiture of potential funding. Regulated entities should review the eligibility criteria and application process carefully and prepare submissions by the deadline.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for the BJA FY25 Tribal Justice Infrastructure Program.
- Prepare and submit applications through Grants.gov by April 10, 2026.
- Consult the provided link for additional program information and application details.
Source document (simplified)
BJA FY25 Tribal Justice Infrastructure: Physical Plant and Corrections Operations Support Program
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings: 16.596 -- Tribal Justice Assistance
Last Updated: March 18, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
This NOFO supports the Tribal Justice Infrastructure: Physical Plant and Corrections Operations Support Program. Selected awardees will help jurisdictions implementing the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Tribal Justice System Infrastructure Program (TJSIP) and provide technical services and training to strengthen tribal justice system capacity by addressing operations and physical infrastructure needs, including renovating, expanding, or replacing existing tribal justice-related facilities or building new permanent tribal justice-related facilities to keep communities safe and hold people accountable for crimes on tribal lands.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP Response Center
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: April 10, 2026
Application process
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Award
$--
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,350,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2025-172501
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 18, 2026
Archive date:
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