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- The Department of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.582 Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants 16.587 Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments 16.596 Tribal Justice Facilities Grant Program for Indian Tribes 16.608 Tribal Court Assistance Program 16.616 Indian Country Alcohol and Drug Prevention 16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants 16.731 Tribal Youth Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 3, 2010 and posted on Mar 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Only federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, may apply. This includes Alaska Native villages,1 and Tribal consortia consisting of two or more federally recognized Indian Tribes. For a current (Tuesday, August 11, 2009) list of federally recognized Tribes see Vol. 74, No. 153 of the Federal Register, pp. 40218 40223.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) for Fiscal Year 2010 is a discretionary grant opportunity created to strengthen public safety, criminal and juvenile justice systems, and victim services in federally recognized Tribal communities. It grew out of a Department-wide initiative launched by Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., along with extensive consultation and listening sessions with Tribal leaders throughout late 2009, including an in-person national listening session in St. Paul, Minnesota, annual consultation on violence against women required under the Violence Against Women Act of 2005, engagement at the White House Tribal Nations Conference, and follow-up national teleconferences. A central message DOJ heard from Tribal leaders was that the existing grant process was fragmented and burdensome, so CTAS was designed specifically to streamline access to multiple DOJ Tribal-specific funding streams through a single consolidated application.
The key feature of CTAS is that it combines multiple DOJ competitive grant programs for Tribal governments into one solicitation organized around "Purpose Areas." Instead of submitting separate applications to different DOJ offices for different Tribal-focused programs, a Tribe or Tribal consortium can submit one CTAS application and request funding across multiple Purpose Areas that match local needs. This structure is meant to support comprehensive, coordinated strategies rather than isolated projects, recognizing that issues like violent crime, victimization, substance use, policing capacity, court function, detention and facility needs, and youth interventions are often connected in Tribal communities. Even though the application is unified, DOJ may issue multiple awards from a single application if the applicant requests multiple Purpose Areas, and those awards may be administered by different DOJ components.
CTAS is administered across several DOJ components that historically offered separate Tribal-specific solicitations. These include the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Each Purpose Area is tied to one of these components, and while CTAS streamlines the front-end application process, the back-end grant management remains component-specific. That means if a Tribe receives multiple awards, it must keep funds separate for each award and submit the required programmatic and financial reports to the appropriate DOJ component for each grant.
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Indian Tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, which also includes Alaska Native villages, and Tribal consortia made up of two or more federally recognized Tribes. The solicitation is specifically for FY 2010 funding for Tribal governments and Tribal consortia, although DOJ notes that Tribes may also pursue other non-Tribal-specific DOJ funding opportunities separately if eligible. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement (the summary indicates "Yes"), so applicants should expect that at least some portion of project costs may need to be covered through matching funds or in-kind support depending on the specific Purpose Area and program rules.
From the funding metadata provided, CTAS is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 2539 with a posted date of March 3, 2010, and an application closing date of May 13, 2010 (archived June 12, 2010). The award ceiling is listed as $1,500,000, with no stated award floor. The grant aligns with the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category and references several CFDA program areas associated with Tribal public safety and victim services, including Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants (16.582), Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments (16.587), Tribal Justice Facilities Grant Program for Indian Tribes (16.596), Tribal Court Assistance Program (16.608), Indian Country Alcohol and Drug Prevention (16.616), Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants (16.710), and the Tribal Youth Program (16.731).
Overall, CTAS represents DOJ's attempt to turn Tribal consultation feedback into a practical change: one coordinated application that can support a multi-pronged public safety and victim services plan, while still allowing DOJ offices to manage awards according to their statutory and program requirements. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or dealing with electronic submission issues, DOJ points to the Grants Management System (GMS) Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3), available weekdays (except federal holidays) from 6:00 a.m. to midnight Eastern Time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the DOJ Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) for FY 2010?
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) for Fiscal Year 2010 is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to strengthen public safety, criminal and juvenile justice systems, and victim services in federally recognized Tribal communities.
Why did DOJ create CTAS?
CTAS was created after DOJ conducted extensive consultation and listening sessions with Tribal leaders in late 2009. A consistent message DOJ heard was that the existing Tribal grant process was fragmented and burdensome. CTAS was designed to streamline access to multiple DOJ Tribal-specific funding streams through one consolidated application.
How does CTAS streamline the grant application process?
CTAS combines multiple DOJ competitive grant programs for Tribal governments into a single solicitation organized by "Purpose Areas." Instead of submitting separate applications to different DOJ offices, an eligible applicant can submit one CTAS application and request funding across multiple Purpose Areas that match local needs.
What are "Purpose Areas" in CTAS?
Purpose Areas are the categories within CTAS that correspond to different DOJ Tribal-specific programs and needs. The solicitation is organized around these areas so applicants can request support for multiple, connected public safety and victim services priorities through one application.
Can an applicant request funding for more than one Purpose Area?
Yes. A Tribe or Tribal consortium may request funding across multiple Purpose Areas within a single CTAS application if those areas align with local needs.
If an applicant requests multiple Purpose Areas, can DOJ make more than one award?
Yes. DOJ may issue multiple awards from a single CTAS application when multiple Purpose Areas are requested. Those awards may be administered by different DOJ components.
Which DOJ components are involved in administering CTAS?
CTAS is administered across several DOJ components that historically offered separate Tribal-specific solicitations, including:
- Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
- Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
- Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
- Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Does CTAS also streamline grant management and reporting after an award is made?
CTAS streamlines the front-end application process, but back-end grant management remains component-specific. If an applicant receives multiple awards, it must keep funds separate for each award and submit the required programmatic and financial reports to the appropriate DOJ component for each grant.
Who is eligible to apply for CTAS FY 2010?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Indian Tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. This includes Alaska Native villages. Tribal consortia made up of two or more federally recognized Tribes are also eligible.
Are non-Tribal entities eligible to apply under this CTAS opportunity?
Based on the provided information, eligibility is limited to federally recognized Tribal governments (including Alaska Native villages) and Tribal consortia comprised of two or more federally recognized Tribes.
Is this opportunity specific to Fiscal Year 2010?
Yes. The solicitation described is for FY 2010 funding for Tribal governments and Tribal consortia.
Can Tribes apply for other DOJ funding opportunities outside CTAS?
Yes. DOJ notes that Tribes may also pursue other non-Tribal-specific DOJ funding opportunities separately if they are eligible.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants should expect that some portion of project costs may need to be covered through matching funds or in-kind support, depending on the specific Purpose Area and program rules.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for CTAS FY 2010?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2539.
When was this CTAS opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted date is March 3, 2010. The application closing date is May 13, 2010. The listing is noted as archived on June 12, 2010.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $1,500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the provided information.
What types of activities does CTAS support?
CTAS is intended to support coordinated strategies to improve Tribal public safety, criminal and juvenile justice systems, and victim services. The solicitation recognizes that challenges such as violent crime, victimization, substance use, policing capacity, court function, detention and facility needs, and youth interventions are often connected in Tribal communities.
What activity category does this grant align with?
The grant aligns with the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category.
Which CFDA program areas are referenced for this CTAS opportunity?
The opportunity references several CFDA program areas associated with Tribal public safety and victim services, including:
- 16.582 Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants
- 16.587 Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments
- 16.596 Tribal Justice Facilities Grant Program for Indian Tribes
- 16.608 Tribal Court Assistance Program
- 16.616 Indian Country Alcohol and Drug Prevention
- 16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants
- 16.731 Tribal Youth Program
What should applicants expect if they receive multiple CTAS awards?
If multiple awards are made, they may be administered by different DOJ components. The recipient must keep funds separate for each award and submit programmatic and financial reports to the correct component for each grant.
How can applicants get help accessing the full announcement or resolving electronic submission issues?
DOJ points applicants to the Grants Management System (GMS) Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3). The hotline is available on weekdays (except federal holidays) from 6:00 a.m. to midnight Eastern Time.
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