Deadline- 30 May 2013
Applications are invited for Tribal Courts Assistance Program and Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Training and Technical Assistance. This opportunity is offered by The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The mission of this program is to 1) provide proactive, comprehensive, user-friendly TTA services which are culturally relevant; and 2) demonstrate uniform protocols for the assessment and delivery of technical assistance, as well as tracking, evaluation, and follow-up.
Objectives of this program-
- improving the quantity and quality of evidence OJP generates
- integrating evidence into program, practice, and policy decisions within OJP and the field
- improving the translation of evidence into practice
BJA anticipates making up to one award of up to $1.2 million for TCAP TTA (Category 1) and making up to one award of up to $750,000 for IASAP TTA (Category 2) for a 12-month project period.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Eligible applicants are limited to for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, and institutions of higher learning experienced in training and technical assistance efforts in tribal jurisdictions
- The applicant must show evidence of expertise with tribal justice issues and past experience in providing training and technical assistance to tribes
- Applications from tribal organizations are encouraged
- Private, for-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fee. Joint applications from two or more eligible applicants are welcome; however, one applicant must be clearly designated as the primary applicant (for correspondence, award, and management purposes) and the other(s) designated as co-applicant(s)
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number.BJA-2013-3596
