FY24 U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
ID: 351452Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $29M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering the FY24 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation, a federal grant aimed at enhancing public safety and victim services within tribal communities. This opportunity invites applications from federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia to develop a comprehensive approach to public safety, integrating various existing DOJ tribal government programs into a single solicitation. The grant has an award ceiling of $29 million, with no matching requirement, and applications must be submitted by March 8, 2024. For further assistance, applicants can contact the DOJ Response Center at 800-421-6770 or via email at tribalgrants@usdoj.gov.

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