BJA FY24 National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program
ID: 354745Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354745

Additional Information

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172172
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is inviting applications for the FY24 National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program, aimed at developing and maintaining a national communication system for reporting and locating missing adults aged 17 and older. This program is designed to fulfill the requirements set forth in the Ashanti Alert Act, providing essential support for the implementation of this critical initiative. The funding opportunity, categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement, has an award ceiling of $1,000,000, with no matching requirement, and is open to small businesses. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is July 17, 2024, and can reach out to the OJP Response Center at grants@ncjrs.gov for further inquiries or visit the additional information link at https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172172.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grants@ncjrs.gov
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