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
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Dec 12, 2023 12:00 AM
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    Due Mar 8, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, has posted a grant opportunity titled "FY24 U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation". This grant aims to improve public safety and victim services in tribal communities. It provides federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia with funding to develop a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching. The maximum award ceiling is $29,000,000. Eligible applicants include consortia consisting of two or more federally recognized Indian Tribes, as well as tribal designees for certain activities related to OVC PA #6. For more information and to apply, visit the following link: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-171911. For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the DOJ Response Center by phone at 800-421-6770 or 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) or email tribalgrants@usdoj.gov.

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