Deadline: 24-May-23
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for the Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program.
This program furthers the Department’s mission by providing resources to support federally recognized Indian tribes in improving their capacity to respond to violent crime; respond to crime associated with illicit substance use; and develop, implement, and enhance American Indian and Alaska Native tribal justice systems.
Goals
The goal of the Tribal Justice TTA solicitation is to build the capacity of tribal justice-funded grantees and tribal justice systems in preventing and reducing crime and the impact of illicit opioids, stimulants, and other substances on tribal members and communities, including a reduction in the number of overdose fatalities. It also seeks to enhance collaborations and intergovernmental agreements with federal, state and local partners to address crime and support the specific needs of Alaskan Native Villages.
Objectives
Selected TTA providers will assist BJA grantees in accomplishing the objectives of the overall program and the objectives of their specific grant-funded projects.
- Category 1: Tribal Justice System Strategic Planning and DOJ CTAS Outreach and Support.
- Category 2: Enhancing Tribal Courts, Tribal Justice Systems, and Intergovernmental Collaboration.
- Category 3: Addressing Illicit Substance Use and Related Crime.
- Category 4: Responding to Violent Crime in Tribal Communities.
- Category 5: Supporting Tribal Justice Systems in Alaska.
- Category 6: Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts (THTW).
- Category 7: Enhancing Tribal Law Enforcement and Intergovernmental Collaboration.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Number of Awards: 7
- Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards:
- Category 1: $1,500,000;
- Category 2: $1,800,000;
- Category 3: $1,000,000;
- Category 4: $1,300,000;
- Category 5: $1,000,000;
- Category 6: $1,000,000;
- Category 7: $1,500,000;
- Period of Performance Duration (Months): 24
- Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation: $9,100,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Small businesses.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Private institutions of higher education.
- For profit organizations other than small businesses.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.