FY25 U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
ID: 357856Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $6M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357856

Additional Information

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172288
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering the FY25 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS), a federal grant aimed at enhancing public safety and addressing victimization issues within tribal communities. This opportunity allows federally recognized Indian Tribes and tribal consortia to apply for funding to develop comprehensive strategies targeting public safety, criminal justice, substance use-related crime, and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The CTAS simplifies the grant-making process by consolidating various funding opportunities into a single application, thereby facilitating a more effective response to tribal needs. Interested applicants can access further details and submit inquiries via email at tribalgrants@usdoj.gov, with funding amounts ranging from $0 to $5,600,000 and a submission deadline of March 18, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    tribalgrants@usdoj.gov
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