Tribal Court Funding Resources

This page contains information and links to current funding opportunities for tribal governments and tribal communities, General Information on Funding Sources for Native Nations, and archive RFP's and NOFA's from Fiscal Year 2008, Fiscal Year 2007 and Fiscal Year 2006. Expired funding opportunities for the years 2005 through 2002 can now be found on our Archived Funding Resources Page.

• Strategies for Preparing Successful Grant Application by American Indian Development Associates presents strategies to prepare successful grant applications aimed at helping Indian nations to acquire funding to implement programs, provide services or initiate systems change in their communities. Additionally, they offer several strategies and recommendations for Indian nations to consider when applying for funds.
• Sustainability Toolkit for Indian Communities by American Indian Development Associates outlines proactive strategies so that tribal programs can ensure continuation after funding from initial sources stop.

Current Funding Opportunities
 

Current Funding Opportunities

1. FY 2009 Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program -This program furthers the Department of Justice's mission by supporting community-based organizations in providing culturally and linguistically relevant services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. This is a new OVW grant program, therefore all eligible applicants are welcome to apply.
   Eligible entities include: 1) community-based programs whose primary purpose is providing culturally and linguistically specific services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and 2) community based-programs whose primary purpose is providing culturally and linguistically specific services and who can partner with a program having demonstrated expertise in serving victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Due Dates: Letters of Intent: February 05, 2009; Grants.gov registration: February 19, 2009; Application Deadline: March 04, 2009 by 8pm EST.
2. OVW FY 2009 Sexual Assault Services Program – Grants to Culturally Specific Programs: Call for Concept Papers - This Call for Concept Papers is the first step in the process of selecting 6 to 10 culturally specific programs addressing sexual assault that will be funded under the SASP Culturally Specific Grant Program in Federal Fiscal Year 2009. Awards will be made as cooperative agreements and, as noted above, will likely be made for up to $300,000 for a 36 month period, which will be divided into a planning phase and an implementation phase. Funded applicants will have access to $50,000 during the planning period phase. The remaining $250,000 will be used to support the implementation phase of the project. OVW will withhold implementation phase funds until it determines that all requirements of the planning phase have been successfully met. Deadline: Letters of intent to apply should be submitted by February 05, 2009. All applicants should register online with Grants.gov by February 11, 2009. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on March 04, 2009.
3. OVW FY 2009 Grants to Enhance Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Program - Research indicates that survivors are more inclined to seek services from organizations that are familiar with their culture, language and background and that there is no “one size fits all” approach to adequately addressing these critical needs. Culturally specific community-based organizations are more likely to understand the complex multi-layered challenges and obstacles that victims from their communities face when attempting to access services in response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Culturally specific community-based organizations are also better equipped to form essential relationships and engage their communities in the creation and implementation of services relevant to the diverse and unique needs of the victims. They play a vital role in providing services that are relevant to their communities, and they address multi-layered needs. Deadline: Letters of intent to apply should be submitted by February 05, 2009. All applicants should register online with Grants.gov by February 19, 2009. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on March 04, 2009.
4. Gang Prevention Coordination Assistance Program Applicants must register with grants.gov prior to applying. The due date for applying for funding under this announcement is 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, March 04, 2009. The OJJDP FY 2009 Gang Prevention Coordination Assistance Program provides funding for localities to enhance coordination of Federal, state, and local resources in support of community partnerships implementing the following antigang strategies: primary prevention, secondary prevention, gang intervention, and targeted gang enforcement. 
5. Tribal Juvenile Accountability Discretionary Grants Program The due date for applying for funding under this announcement is 8:00 p.m. E.T., March 12, 2009. Under the authority bestowed by 42 U.S.C. Section 3796ee-1, OJJDP will award funds under its Tribal Juvenile Accountability Discretionary Grants (Tribal JADG) Program to federally recognized tribal communities to develop and implement programs that hold AI/AN youth accountable for delinquent behavior and strengthen tribal juvenile justice systems. 
6. Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Program: FY 2009 Competitive Grant Announcement - The Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Discretionary Grant Program assists tribes in cost effectively planning, renovating, and constructing facilities associated with the incarceration and rehabilitation of juvenile and adult offenders subject to tribal jurisdiction. In addition, this funding allows tribes to explore community-based alternatives to help control and prevent jail overcrowding due to alcohol and other substance abuse. This program is authorized under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Title II, Subtitle A, Public Law 103-322, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 13709. Registration with Grants.gov is required prior to application submission. Deadline: All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on March 12, 2009.
7. Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Training and Technical Assistance Program FY 2009 Competitive Grant Announcement - The Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Training and Technical Assistance Program will assist tribes in developing strategies to cost effectively plan, renovate, and/or construct facilities associated with the incarceration and rehabilitation of juvenile and adult offenders subject to tribal jurisdiction. This program is authorized under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Title II, Subtitle A, Public Law 103-322, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 13701 et seq. Deadline: Registration with Grants.gov is required prior to application submission. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on March 12, 2009.
8. Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program FY 2009 Competitive Grant Announcement - The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program seeks to increase public safety through innovative cross-system collaboration for individuals with mental illness (MI) or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (COD) who come into contact with the criminal justice system. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking joint justice and mental health applications from eligible applicants to plan, implement, or expand a justice and mental health collaboration program. This program is authorized by the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2004 (MIOTCRA) (Pub. L. 108-414) and the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-416). Deadline: Registration with Grants.gov is required prior to application submission. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on March 12, 2009.
9. OVW FY 2009 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments and Sexual Assault Services Program The Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program (Tribal Governments Program) was created in Title IX of the Violence Against Women Act of 2005. The Tribal Governments Program is designed to fulfill the three goals of Title IX: (1) to decrease the number of violent crimes committed against Indian women; (2) to help Indian tribes use their independent authority to respond to crimes of violence against Indian women; and (3) to make sure that people who commit violent crimes against Indian women are held responsible for their actions. The Violence Against Women Act of 2005 also created a new grant program specifically designed to address the needs of Indian women who are victims of sexual assault. The purpose of the Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program is to help tribes establish, maintain, and expand programs and projects to directly assist victims of sexual assault. Deadline: Letters of intent to apply should be submitted by February 24, 2009. All applicants should register online with Grants.gov by February 24, 2009. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on March 03, 2009. More Information >>>
10. Environmental Regulatory Enhancement - The Administration for Native Americans (ANA), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 funds for the Environmental Regulatory Enhancement (Environmental) Program. Financial assistance is provided utilizing the competitive process in accordance with the Native American Programs Act (NAPA) of 1974, as amended. Current Closing Date for Applications: March 11, 2009. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. More Information >>>
11. Native Language Preservation and Maintenance Assessment - The Administration for Native Americans (ANA), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 funds for new community-based activities under ANA's Native Language Preservation and Maintenance Assessment program area. Native Language Assessment grants are used to conduct the assessment necessary to identify the current status of the Native American language(s) to be addressed. Current Closing Date for Applications: March 11, 2009. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. More Information >>>
12. Native Language Preservation and Maintenance Immersion - The Administration for Native Americans (ANA), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 funds for new community-based activities under ANA's Native Language Preservation and Maintenance Immersion program area. Native Language Immersion grants will only be awarded to applicants that meet the Statutory requirements for immersion projects with language nests or language survival schools in accordance with P.L. 109-394. Current Closing Date for Applications: March 11, 2009. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. More Information >>>
13. Native Language Preservation and Maintenance Implementation - The Administration for Native Americans (ANA), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 funds for new community-based activities under ANA's Native Language Preservation and Maintenance Implementation program area. Native Language Implementation grants are used to implement a preservation language project that will contribute to the achievement of the community's long-range language goal(s). Current Closing Date for Applications: March 11, 2009. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. More Information >>>
14. Native Language Preservation and Maintenance Planning - The Administration for Native Americans (ANA), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 funds for new community-based activities under ANA's Native Language Preservation and Maintenance Planning program area. Native Language Planning grants are used to plan a language project. Current Closing Date for Applications: March 11, 2009. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. More Information >>>
15. Comprehensive Approaches to Sex Offender Management (CASOM) Training and Technical Assistance Program FY 2009 Competitive Grant Announcement - The CASOM Program assists state, local, and tribal jurisdictions in improving their adult and/or juvenile sex offender management policies and practices by critically examining existing approaches to managing the population; identifying significant gaps and needs; and developing strategies to address these needs. The goal of this program is to provide effective training to probation and parole and other personnel who provide supervision, case management or relapse prevention to non-incarcerated sex offenders or who are responsible for sex offender registration and compliance. Special emphasis is placed on sex offender management and supervision which is compliant with the requirements of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), Title I, of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. Deadline: The due date for applying for funding under this announcement is 8 p.m. E.T. on March 18, 2009.
16. Fiscal Year 2009 State Homeland Security Program Tribal (SHSP Tribal) - The purpose of the FY 2009 SHSP Tribal program is to provide supplemental funding to directly eligible tribes to help strengthen the Nation against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. Pursuant to the 9/11 Act, “a directly eligible tribe applying for a grant under section 2004 [SHSP] shall designate an individual to serve as a tribal liaison with [DHS] and other Federal, State, local, and regional government officials concerning preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to acts of terrorism.” The following are the required forms to be completed in the downloaded application package: * Please note that these required forms may fall under either the mandatory or optional document headings in the application package. Please reference the grant guidance document for instructions and specific information regarding attachments. Required Forms: Tribal Investment Justification Worksheet, Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information, Standard Form 424B Assurances, Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Standard Form 424C, Budget Information – Construction Programs (if applicable), Standard Form 424D, Assurances – Construction Programs (if applicable). Current Closing Date for Applications: March 20, 2009. Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 State Homeland Security Grant Tribal Guidance and Application Kit. More Information >>>
17. Social and Economic Development Strategies for Alaska -SEDS-AK - The Administration for Native Americans (ANA), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 funds for new community-based projects under the ANA Social and Economic Development Strategies for Alaska (SEDS-AK) program. ANA's FY 2009 SEDS-AK goals and program areas of interest are focused on strengthening children, families and communities through community-based organizations, Tribes, and Village governments. The purpose of ANA is to promote the goal of economic and social self-sufficiency for American Indians, Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives and other Native American Pacific Islanders, including American Samoa Natives. Current Closing Date for Applications: March 25, 2009. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. More Information >>>
18. Family Preservation-Improving the Well-Being of Children Project Implementation - The Administration for Native Americans (ANA), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 funds for projects that implement approaches to improve child well-being by removing barriers associated with strengthening families (including fatherhood, foster parenting, absentee parent activities and grandparents raising grandchildren), forming and preserving healthy families, relationships and marriages (including Traditional Native American and Pacific Basin marriages). ANA's FY 2009 goals and program areas of interest are focused on strengthening children, families and communities through financial assistance to community-based organizations including faith-based organizations, Tribes and Village governments. Current Closing Date for Applications: March 25, 2009. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. More Information >>>
19. SMART Office Fiscal Year 2009 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program - The Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) Support for Adam Walsh Implementation Grant Program assists states, territories and certain federally recognized tribal jurisdictions with developing and/or enhancing programs designed to implement the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) of the Adam Walsh Act (AWA)(42 U.S.C. § 16901, et seq.). This Act is designed to protect children and adults from sexual exploitation and violent crime, prevent child abuse and child pornography, promote Internet safety, and honor the memory of Adam Walsh and other crime victims. SORNA was enacted to protect the public from convicted sex offenders and offenders against children by establishing a comprehensive national system for the registration of those offenders. Jurisdictions are required to implement SORNA by July 27, 2009. Deadline: The due date for applying for funding under this announcement is 8 p.m. Eastern Time on March 30, 2009, 2009.
    Emergency Capital Repair Grants for Multifamily Housing Projects - HUD provides grants funds to make emergency capital repairs to eligible multifamily projects owned by private nonprofit entities that are designated for occupancy by elderly tenants. The capital repair needs must relate to items that present an immediate threat to the health, safety, and quality of life of the tenants. Current Closing Date for Applications: October 01, 2009. More Information >>>
20. Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program - This program was initiated in FY 2000 to assist 1994 Land-Grant Institutions (Tribal Colleges) to conduct agricultural research that addresses high priority concerns of tribal, national, or multistate significance. Awards are to be made on the basis of a competitive process. Grants shall support investigative and analytical studies in the food and agricultural sciences. Eligible institutions may propose projects in any discipline(s) of the food and agricultural sciences. There are no limits on the specific subject matter/emphasis areas to be supported. Original Closing Date for Applications: January 30, 2009. More Information >>>

Fiscal Year 2008 Expired Funding Opportunities

1. OVW FY 2009 Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program - The Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program (Supervised Visitation Program) provides an opportunity for communities to support supervised visitation and safe exchange of children in situations involving domestic violence, dating violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. Studies have shown that the risk of violence is often greater for victims of domestic violence and their children after separation from an abusive situation. Even after separation, batterers often use visitation and exchange of children as an opportunity to inflict additional emotional, physical, and/or psychological abuse on victims and their children. Visitation and exchange services provided through the Supervised Visitation Program should reflect a clear understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking; the impact of domestic violence on children; and the importance of holding offenders accountable for their actions. Deadline:  Letters of intent to apply should be submitted by February 05, 2009. All applicants should register online with Grants.gov by February 05, 2009. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on February 19, 2009. More Information >>>
2. Higher Education Challenge Grants Program - Projects supported by the Higher Education Challenge Grants Program will: (1) address a State, regional, national, or international educational need; (2) involve a creative or non-traditional approach toward addressing that need that can serve as a model to others; (3) encourage and facilitate better working relationships in the university science and education community, as well as between universities and the private sector, to enhance program quality and supplement available resources; and (4) result in benefits that will likely transcend the project duration and USDA support. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 30, 2009. More Information >>>
3. Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program - This program was initiated in FY 2000 to assist 1994 Land-Grant Institutions (Tribal Colleges) to conduct agricultural research that addresses high priority concerns of tribal, national, or multistate significance. Awards are to be made on the basis of a competitive process. Grants shall support investigative and analytical studies in the food and agricultural sciences. Eligible institutions may propose projects in any discipline(s) of the food and agricultural sciences. There are no limits on the specific subject matter/emphasis areas to be supported. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 30, 2009. More Information >>>
4. BJA FY 09 Tribal Courts Assistance Program - Authorized by 25 U.S.C. 3681(a), the Tribal Courts Assistance Program (TCAP) helps develop new tribal courts, improves the operations of existing tribal courts, and provides funding for technical assistance and training of tribal court staff. The program’s goals are to (1) provide planning grants to develop a comprehensive strategy and implementation plan to establish a court; and (2) provide grants for an existing tribal court system to enhance tribal court services. Current Closing Date for Applications: February 12, 2009. More Information >>>
5. Youth Violence Prevention through Economic, Environmental, and Policy Change (U01) - CDC’s Procurement and Grants Office has published a funding opportunity announcement entitled, “Youth Violence Prevention through Economic, Environmental, and Policy Change (U01).” Approximately $1,000,000 will be available in fiscal year 2009 to fund 2 awards. The purpose of this announcement is to assess the efficacy or effectiveness of policies and other interventions designed to change the economic or environmental characteristics of a community to reduce rates of youth violence perpetration and victimization. For complete program details, please see the full announcement on the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/CE09-009.htm The estimated funding date is to August 31, 2009. Current Closing Date for Applications: February 23, 2009 -  Letter of Intent Deadline: January 26, 2009.
6. Family Drug Court Training and Technical Assistance Applicants must register with grants.gov prior to applying. The due date for applying for funding under this announcement is 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, February 24, 2009. This solicitation supports training and technical assistance that helps states, state courts, local courts, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments build the capacity to develop, maintain, and enhance drug courts for substance-abusing adults who are involved with the family court due to child abuse and/or neglect issues. 
7. National Mentoring Programs The due date for applying for funding under this announcement is 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, February 25, 2009. Important: Applicants are urged to submit their application at least 72 hours prior to the due date of the application to allow time to receive the validation message and to correct any problems that may have caused rejection. This solicitation invites eligible applicants to propose the enhancement or expansion of initiatives that will assist in the development and maturity of community programs to provide mentoring services to high-risk populations that are underserved due to location, shortage of mentors, special physical or mental challenges of the targeted population, or other analogous situations identified by the community in need of mentoring services.
8. Tribal Colleges and Universities Program - This program provides awards to enhance the quality of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) instructional and outreach programs at Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaskan Native-serving Institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions. Support is available for the implementation of comprehensive institutional approaches to strengthen STEM teaching and learning in ways that improve access to, retention within, and graduation from STEM programs. Through this program, assistance is provided to eligible institutions in their efforts to bridge the digital divide and prepare students for careers in information technology, science, mathematics and engineering fields. Proposed activities should be the result of a careful analysis of institutional needs, address institutional and NSF goals, and have the potential to result in significant and sustainable improvements in STEM program offerings. Proposals are being solicited for Planning Grants, and two Implementation tracks: Initiation projects and STEM Teachers of Education Excellence Projects (STEEP). Current Closing Date for Applications: February 24, 2009. Innovation through Institutional Integration August 25, 2009 Innovation through Institutional Integration October 20, 2009 October 20, Annually Thereafter TCUP Implementation Projects. More Information >>>
9. Family Unification Program (FUP) -  FUP is a program under which vouchers are provided to families for whom the lack of adequate hosuing is a primary factor in the imminent placement of the family's child, or children, in out-of-home care; or the delay in the discharge of the child, or children to the family from out-of-home care. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 28, 2009. More Information >>>
10. OVW FY 2009 Legal Assistance for Victims - The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance necessary to provide effective aid to adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters arising as a consequence of that abuse or violence. Criminal legal assistance is limited to criminal matters relating to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. LAV Grant Program funds cannot be used to provide criminal defense services. The LAV Grant Program awards grants to law school legal clinics, domestic violence victims’ shelters, bar associations, sexual assault victims’ programs, private nonprofit entities, Indian tribal governments and tribal organizations, territorial organizations, legal aid or statewide legal services, and faith- and/or community-based legal service providers. Grant funds may be used to provide direct legal services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in matters arising from the abuse or violence and to provide enhanced training for lawyers representing these victims. The objective of the LAV Grant Program is to develop innovative, collaborative projects that provide quality representation to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 28, 2009. More Information >>>
11. BJA Drug Court Solicitation - Drug courts help reduce recidivism and substance abuse among nonviolent offenders and increase an offender’s likelihood of successful rehabilitation through early, continuous, and intense judicially supervised treatment, mandatory periodic drug testing, community supervision, and appropriate sanctions and other habilitation services. A drug court can be a specially designed court calendar or docket as well as a specialized court program. Drug courts funded through the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program are required by law to involve nonviolent offenders and must implement an adult drug court based on the BJA and National Association of Drug Court Professionals’ publication: Defining Drug Courts: The Key Components. Implementation grants may also serve DUI/DWI offenders. The FY 2008 solicitation offers three drug court grant categories: Implementation, Enhancement, and Statewide. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 29, 2009. More Information >>>
12. OVW FY 2009 Education, Training and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women with Disabilities - Recognizing the pressing need to focus on domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking against individuals with disabilities due to the proliferation of such crimes, Congress authorized the Education, Training and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women with Disabilities Grant Program (Disability Grant Program) in the Violence Against Women and the Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005). The goal of the Disability Grant Program is to create sustainable, systemic change that will result in effective services for individuals with disabilities who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking and hold perpetrators of such crimes accountable. The Disability Grant Program will support education, training, cross training, capacity building and the establishment of multi-disciplinary collaborative teams at the State and local level to address violence against and abuse of women with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.12102)). Grant funded activities must fall within the specified statutory purpose areas outlined on page 7 of this solicitation. Applicants must address activities that fall within at least one statutory purpose area. Deadline: Letters of intent to apply should be submitted by February 03, 2009. All applicants should register online with Grants.gov by February 03, 2009. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on February 25, 2009.
13. OVW FY 2009 Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women Later in Life Program - The United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) (www.ovw.usdoj.gov) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for the Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women Later in Life Program. This program furthers the Department of Justice’s mission by providing or enhancing training and services to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, involving victims who are 50 years of age or older. Deadline: Letters of intent to apply should be submitted by January 07, 2009. All applicants should register online with Grants.gov by January 14, 2009. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on January 28, 2009. More Information >>>
14. OVW FY 2009 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Assistance Program - The United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) (www.ovw.usdoj.gov) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for the Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Assistance Program. This program furthers the Department of Justice’s mission by supporting projects designed to address and prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in rural jurisdictions. Deadline: Letters of intent to apply should be submitted by January 07, 2009. All applicants should register online with Grants.gov by January 07, 2009. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on February 04, 2009. http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/fy09-rural-prog-solicitation.pdf
15. OVW FY 2009 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program - The United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) (www.ovw.usdoj.gov) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for the Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program. This program furthers the Department of Justice’s mission by strengthening civil and criminal legal assistance programs for adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters arising as a consequence of that abuse or violence. Deadline: Letters of intent to apply should be submitted by January 07, 2009. All applicants should register online with Grants.gov by January 07, 2009. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on January 28, 2009. http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/lav-fy2009-solicitation.pdf
16. Developing and Enhancing Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Programs: FY 2009 Competitive Grant Announcement - The Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Program helps protect crime victims from further victimization and ensures their legal rights are upheld by providing registered victims with timely and accurate information about any changes to the status of their offender (e.g., trial dates, times, or changes; probation hearings; inmate relocation; and offender release). This information enables victims to fully participate in the judicial process while maintaining total anonymity. BAJA is seeking applications to either implement new or enhance existing SAVIN Programs. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 08, 2009. Full Announcement 
17. AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity - What are AmeriCorps State and National grants? Subject to the availability of appropriations for fiscal year 2008, the Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announces the anticipated availability of approximately $21,288,000 to award new and re-competing AmeriCorps State and National grants. The grants in AmeriCorps State are: State Competitive, Territories Competitive, States without Commissions, and State Education Award Program (EAP). The grants in AmeriCorps National are: National EAP, National Direct, National Professional Corps, National Planning, and Indian Tribes. Is my organization eligible and to whom do we apply? If your organization works in just one state, please contact your state commission, which can be found here: http://www.nationalservice.org/about/contact/statecommission.asp. You will apply to them. If your organization works in more than one state, you are eligible to apply for a national grant. You will apply directly to the Corporation. If your organization is an Indian Tribe you may apply through your state commission, or directly to the Corporation. January 13, 2009 11/15/2008 National Planning and Indian Tribes Planning 1/13/2009 All Other Competitions To submit your application, access eGrants (http://www.americorps.gov/egrants), the Corporation’s integrated, secure, web-based system for applications. See the 2009 Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity for more information, found here: http://www.americorps.gov/pdf/08_0531_nofa_ac.pdf. Application instructions are available at http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa.asp. The deadline for eGrants submissions is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 13, 2009.
18. Assets for Independence Demonstration Program - The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), will accept applications for grants to establish and administer Assets for Independence (AFI) projects. This modification to the announcement published on December 11, 2007 establishes June 25 as an additional due date for applications in Fiscal (and calendar) Years 2008, 2009, and 2010. Please see the published announcement and modification for full details. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 15, 2009. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. More Information >>>
19. Child Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2009 for Cooperative Agreements for Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families (CMHI). The purpose of this program is to support States, political subdivisions within States, the District of Columbia, Territories, Native American Tribes and tribal organizations, in developing integrated home and community-based services and supports for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families by encouraging the development and expansion of effective and enduring systems of care. A “system of care” is an organizational philosophy and framework that involves collaboration across agencies, families, and youth for the purpose of improving access and expanding the array of coordinated community-based, culturally and linguistically competent services and supports for children and youth with a serious emotional disturbance and their families. Research has demonstrated that systems of care have a positive effect on the structure, organization, and availability of services for children and youth with serious mental health needs. An estimated 4.5 to 6.3 million children and youth in the United States suffer from a serious emotional disturbance and approximately 65% to 80% of these children and youth do not receive the specialty mental health services and supports they need. Grantees will be expected to develop, implement, expand and disseminate broad, innovative system changes which improve outcomes for children, youth and families and create long-term positive transformation of services and supports. Child Mental Health Initiative cooperative agreements are authorized under Section 561 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. This announcement addresses Healthy People 2010 focus area 18 (Mental Health and Mental Disorders). Current Closing Date for Applications: January 15, 2009. More Information >>>
20. YouthBuild Grants - The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL or Department), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announces the availability of approximately $47 million in grant funds for YouthBuild Grants. YouthBuild Grants will be awarded through a competitive process. Grant funds will be used to provide disadvantaged youth with: the education and employment skills necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency in occupations in high demand and postsecondary education and training opportunities; opportunities for meaningful work and service to their communities; and opportunities to develop employment and leadership skills and a commitment to community development among youth in low-income communities. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 15, 2009. The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is January 15, 2009. Applications must be successfully submitted at http://www.grants.gov no later than 11:59:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) and then subsequently validated by Grants.gov. More Information >>>
21. CCDO FY 09 Weed and Seed Program Guide and Application Kit: Continuation Sites- The Weed and Seed strategy aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, criminal drug-related activity, and gang activity. The Weed and Seed initiative is a community-based, comprehensive multi-agency approach. Four elements make up the two-pronged Weed and Seed Strategy: Law Enforcement; Community Policing; Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment; and Neighborhood Restoration. It is designed for neighborhoods with persistent high levels of serious crime and corresponding social problems. A Weed and Seed Community (WSC) must be developed in partnership with a variety of key local organizations and the local United States Attorney’s Office (USAO). WSCs must work to reduce crime and improve the quality of life for residents in a community primarily through the redeployment of existing public and private resources addressing both crime and social related problems that without proper intervention often lead to violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity. Deadlines: GMS Registration: January 21, 2009, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Complete Application Submitted via GMS: January 21, 2009, 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. CCDO FY 09 Weed and Seed Program Guide and Application Kit: Continuation Sites and Training and Supplemental Materials for 2009 Weed and Seed Continuation Funding Applicants.
22. Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program - The Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program (42 U.S.C. § 13921) is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum administered by the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in cooperation with the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The program's primary objective is prevention and is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership. G.R.E.A.T. lessons focus on providing life skills to students to help them avoid engaging in delinquent behavior and violence to solve problems. Criminal justice professionals with powers of arrest—police officers, sheriff’s deputies, parole or probation officers, school police officers, federal law enforcement officers/agents, prosecutors, judges, court officials, district attorneys—are eligible to teach G.R.E.A.T. All individuals wishing to deliver the program in the classroom must complete a G.R.E.A.T. Officer Training Course. Per the National G.R.E.A.T. Program Policies and Guidelines, G.R.E.A.T. officers are responsible for maintaining their G.R.E.A.T. certification. G.R.E.A.T. funds may be used to support one or more of the following G.R.E.A.T. curricula, components, and activities: 13-week middle school curriculum (a core, mandatory component); 6-week elementary (4th and 5th grades) curriculum; 6-lesson G.R.E.A.T. families component; or G.R.E.A.T. summer component. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 22, 2009. More Information >>>
23. OVC FY 09 Public Awareness and Outreach for Victims in Underserved Communities - This program will grant 5 awards of up to $75,000 each to raise awareness among underserved populations regarding victims’ rights and available resources for crime victims in the local community. Underserved victim populations may include, but are not limited to, victims who are immigrants with limited English proficiency, American Indian, have disabilities, are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing, or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) populations. A private nonprofit organization does not need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation. When developing a strategy, please note that OVC cannot fund prevention- or researched-focused initiatives. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 22, 2009. More Information >>>
24. FY 2009 Request for Proposals from Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319 - This is a Request for Proposals from Indian Tribes for competitive grants under section 319 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The purpose of this grant program is to provide funding for Tribes to implement their nonpoint source (NPS) management programs developed pursuant to CWA section 319(b). The primary goal of the NPS management program is to control NPS pollution through implementation of management measures and practices to reduce pollutant loadings resulting from each category or subcategory of NPSs identified in the Tribe’s NPS assessment report developed pursuant to CWA section 319(a). Current Closing Date for Applications: December 15, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates. More Information >>>
25. OVW FY 2009 STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program - The United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) (www.ovw.usdoj.gov) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program. This program furthers the Department of Justice’s mission by supporting communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women. Deadline: All applicants should register online with GMS by December 09, 2008. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on January 09, 2009. http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/fy09-stop-solicitation.pdf

26. OVW FY 2009 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program - The United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) (www.ovw.usdoj.gov) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for the Transitional Housing Assistance Program. This program furthers the Department of Justice’s mission by providing transitional housing assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault. Deadline: Letters of intent to apply should be submitted by December 24, 2008. All applicants should register online with Grants.gov by December 24, 2008. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on January 08, 2009. http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/fy09-transitional-housing-solicit.pdf

27. OVW FY 2009 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program - The United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) (www.ovw.usdoj.gov) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for the Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program. This program furthers the Department of Justice’s mission by encouraging state, local, and tribal governments and state, local, and tribal courts to treat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as serious violations of criminal law requiring the coordinated involvement of the entire criminal justice system. Deadline: Letters of intent to apply should be submitted by December 18, 2008. All applicants should register online with Grants.gov by January 06, 2009. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on January 15, 2009. http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/fy09arrestsolicitation.pdf
28. Solid Waste Management - Grant Funds may be used to: Evaluate current landfill conditions to determine threats to water resources in rural areas; provide technical assistance and/or training to enhance operator skills in the maintenance and operation of active landfills in rural areas; provide technical assistance and/or training to help associations reduce the solid waste stream; and provide technical assistance and/or training for operators of landfills in rural areas which are closed or will be closed in the near future with the development/implementation of closure plans, future land use plans, safety and maintenance planning, and closure scheduling within permit requirements. Grant funds may not be used to: Recruit preapplications/applications for any loan and/or grant program including RUS Water and Waste Disposal Loan and/or Grant Program; duplication of current services, replacement or substitution of support previously provided such as those performed by an association's consultant in developing a project; fund political activities; pay for capital assets, the purchase of real estate or vehicles, improve and renovate office space, or repair and maintain privately-owned property; pay for construction or operation and maintenance costs of water and waste facilities; and pay costs incurred prior to the effective date of grants made under this subpart. Current Closing Date for Applications: December 31, 2008. More Information >>>
29. Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program The purpose of this program is to support Extension agents who establish Extension education programs on the Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions of Federally-Recognized Tribes. In fiscal year (FY) 2009, funded projects will support one or more of the following selected Strategic Goals included in the CSREES Strategic Plan for FY 2007-2012: Strategic Goal 2: Enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of rural and farm economies; Strategic Goal 3: Support increased economic opportunity and improved quality of life in rural America; Strategic Goal 4: Enhance protection and safety of the Nation’s agriculture and food supply; and Strategic Goal 6: Protect and enhance the Nation’s natural resource base and environment. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 05, 2009. More Information >>>

Fiscal Year 2007 Expired Funding Opportunities

1. FY 2008 Abuse of Women with Disabilities Grant Program Call for Concept Papers - The goal of the Disability Grant Program is to create sustainable, systemic change that will result in effective services for individuals with disabilities who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking and hold offenders accountable. The Disability Grant Program will support education, cross training, capacity building and the establishment of multi-disciplinary teams at the local level. Important Deadlines: Letter of Intent- January 31, 2008; Grants.gov Registration- February 07, 2008; Application Deadline- 8:00pm, EST on February 28, 2008. For More Information: Contact Amy Loder at (202) 307-6026. More Information >>> 
2. Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program - The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is pleased to announce the release of several grant program solicitations. Please keep in mind that you are not required to submit a letter of intent to apply for any of OVW's grant programs; however, the letters serve to help OW with planning for the review of applications. Therefore, we request that you do submit a letter as a courtesy to us if you do plan to apply for funding. Please direct any questions about the program solicitations to the OVW staff members who have been identified as the point of contact for the solicitations. The Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program (Supervised Visitation Program) provides an opportunity for communities to support the supervised visitation and safe exchange of children in situations involving domestic violence, dating violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. All applicants are required to enter into a collaborative working relationship with state or local courts and a nonprofit, nongovernmental domestic violence or sexual assault victim services organization. Letter of Intent: January 31, 2008. Grants.gov Registration: January 31, 2008. Application Submission Deadline: 8:00pm, EST on February 28, 2008. For More Information: Contact either Michelle Dodge or Lauren Nassikas at (202) 307-6026. More Information >>>
3. FY2008 Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking On Campus Program Solicitation - Domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking are serious problems on campuses, as they are across the nation. These crimes on campuses raise unique issues and challenges that Congress addressed by creating the Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus Program (hereinafter referred to as the Campus Program). Deadline All Applicants should register online with Grants.gov by January 31, 2008. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. E.S.T. on March 8, 2008. More Information >>>
4.  Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Program - The primary purpose of the Rural Program is to enhance the safety of child, youth and adult victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by supporting projects uniquely designed to address and prevent these crimes in rural jurisdictions. OVW welcomes applications that propose innovative solutions for achieving this goal. The Rural Program challenges victim advocates, law enforcement officers, pre-trial service personnel, prosecutors, judges and other court personnel, probation and parole officers, and faith- and/or community-based leaders to collaborate to overcome the problem of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and to ensure that victim safety is paramount in providing services to victims and their children. Letter of Intent Deadline: February 04, 2008. Grants.gov Deadline: February 04, 2008. Application Submission Deadline: February 26, 2008. For More Information: Contact Tia Farmer at (202) 307-6026. More Information >>> 
5. FY 2008 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program - The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance necessary to provide effective aid to adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault who are seeking relief in legal matters arising as a consequence of that abuse or violence. Criminal legal assistance is limited to criminal matters relating to domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. The LAV Grant Program awards grants to law school legal clinics, domestic violence victims’ shelters, bar associations, sexual assault programs, private nonprofit entities, Indian tribal governments and tribal organizations, territorial organizations, legal aid or statewide legal services, and faith- and/or community-based legal service providers. Grant funds may be used to provide direct legal services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in matters arising from the abuse or violence and to provide enhanced training for lawyers representing these victims. Current Closing Date for Applications: March 05, 2008. More Information >>>
6. FY 2008 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program Solicitation Program - The OVW Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program (Transitional Housing Assistance Program) focuses on a holistic, victim-centered approach to provide transitional housing services that move individuals into permanent housing. Grants made under this grant program support programs that provide assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are in need of transitional housing, short-term housing assistance, and related support services. It is critical that successful transitional housing programs provide a wide range of flexible and optional services that reflect the differences and individual needs of victims and that allow victims to choose the course of action that is best for them. Transitional housing programs may offer individualized services such as counseling, support groups, safety planning, and advocacy services as well as practical services such as licensed child care, employment services, transportation vouchers, telephones, and referrals to other agencies. Trained staff and case managers may also be available to work with clients to help them determine and reach their goals. Deadline - Letters of intent to apply should be submitted by February 12, 2008. All Applicants should register online with Grants.gov by February 12, 2008. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. E.S.T. on February 26, 2008. More Information >>>
7. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Grants - The National Park Service’s (NPS) National NAGPRA Program invites proposals for FY2008 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) grants. NAGPRA is a Federal law passed in 1990 that provides a process for museums and Federal agencies to return certain Native American cultural items -- human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony -- to lineal descendants, culturally affiliated Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. The National NAGPRA Program administers grants that can assist Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages and corporations, Native Hawaiian organizations, and museums in carrying out projects associated with NAGPRA compliance. Two types of grants are available. Consultation/Documentation grants may fund activities such as: Travel to museums to view collections and consult on NAGPRA items; Training for tribal representatives in the fundamentals of NAGPRA; Inter-tribal collaboration to determine policies for treatment and disposition of NAGPRA items. Current Closing Date for Applications: March 03, 2008. Consultation Documentation grants are due March 03, 2008. Repatriation grants are considered through June 30, 2008. More Information >>>
8. Native American Library Services Basic Grant - Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages and corporations are eligible to apply for funding under the Native American Library Services grant program. Entities such as libraries, schools, tribal colleges, or departments of education are not eligible applicants, although they may be involved in the administration of this program and their staff may serve as project directors, in partnership with an eligible applicant. For purposes of funding under this program, “Indian tribe” means any tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village, regional corporation, or village corporation (as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act [43 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq.]) that is recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. Eligible entities, except for the recognized regional corporations and village corporations, are listed on the Bureau of Indian Affairs Web site (www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html). (Alaskan entities should refer to applicable provisions in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, referenced above.) Two or more Alaska Native villages, regional corporations, or village corporations may not receive Basic Grants to serve the same population. If a tribe has several bands, colonies, rancherias, communities, or other organizational entities listed in parentheses following the tribe’s name on the Department of Interior’s list of federally recognized tribes, only one of those entities may receive a grant in the same grant category (Basic Grant with Education/Assessment Option or Enhancement Grant) in a fiscal year. For example, if a tribe has four bands, only one band may apply for a Basic Grant with Education/Assessment Option in a fiscal year. However, one band may apply for a Basic Grant with Education/Assessment Option, while another band from that same tribe may apply for an Enhancement Grant. It is the responsibility of the tribal chief executive to determine which entity will apply for each grant. Current Closing Date for Applications: March 03, 2008. More Information >>>
9. Tribal Courts Assistance Program (TCAP) - Authorized by 25 U.S.C. 3681(a), the Tribal Courts Assistance Program (TCAP) helps develop new tribal courts, improves the operations of existing tribal courts, and provides funding for technical assistance and training of tribal court staff. The program’s goals are to (1) provide planning grants to develop a comprehensive strategy and implementation plan to establish a court; and (2) provide grants for an existing tribal court system to enhance tribal court services. Current Closing Date for Applications: February 07, 2008. More Information >>>
10. FY 2008 Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse of Women Later in Life Program - The Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women Later in Life Program will fund projects that will implement a comprehensive approach to addressing elder abuse in their communities. This comprehensive approach will encompass providing training to criminal justice professionals, governmental agencies and victim assistants to enhance their ability to address elder abuse, neglect and exploitation in their communities; providing cross training opportunities to professionals working with older victims; developing or enhancing a community coordinated responses to elder abuse; and providing or enhancing services for victims who are 50 years of age or older. Current Closing Date for Applications: February 07, 2008. More Information >>>
11. Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program - The Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program (Tribal Governments Program) was created in Title IX of the Violence Against Women Act of 2005. The Tribal Governments Program is designed to fulfill the three goals of Title IX: (1) to decrease the number of violent crimes committed against Indian women; (2) to help Indian tribes use their independent authority to respond to crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking committed against Indian women; and (3) to make sure that individuals who commit violent crimes against Indian women are held responsible for their actions. Current Closing Date for Applications: February 08, 2008. More Information >>>
12. FY 2008 Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program - The Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (IASAP), administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), provides funding and technical assistance to federally recognized tribal governments to plan, implement, or enhance tribal justice strategies to address crime issues related to alcohol and substance abuse. Priority continues to be placed on controlling and preventing the methamphetamine problem in Indian Country. Current Closing Date for Applications: February 14, 2008. More Information >>>
13. FY 2008 OVW Grants Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program (Tribal Governments Program) solicitation - The following is a summary of the pertinent information about the solicitation: Eligible Applicants: Includes Federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal consortia, and organizations acting as the authorized designee of Federally recognized Indian tribes. Program Purpose: The Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program (Tribal Governments Program) was created in Title IX of the Violence Against Women Act of 2005. The Tribal Governments Program is designed to fulfill the three goals of Title IX: (1) to decrease the number of violent crimes committed against Indian women; (2) to help Indian tribes use their independent authority to respond to crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking committed against Indian women; and (3) to make sure that individuals who commit violent crimes against Indian women are held responsible for their actions. Letter of Intent Deadline: January 30, 2007; Grants.gov Registration Deadline: January 30, 2008; Application Deadline: February 06, 2008. The solicitation has not yet been posted to the Office on Violence Against Women Web site. We anticipate that the both the solicitation and the accompanying Guidebook will be available on the OVW Web site by this Friday, December 14, 2007. In the meantime, you can obtain a copy of the solicitation from www.grants.gov. Please contact Kimberly Woodard at either (202) 514-9677 or kimberly.woodard@usdoj.gov if you have any questions about the solicitation, or if you would like to register to participate in one of the scheduled pre-application conference calls.
14. OVW FY 2008 STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program - This solicitation provides program and application guidelines for FY 2008 Services*Training*Officers*Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (STOP Program) funding, including guidelines for requirements of the VAWA as amended. By statute, the STOP Program supports communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women. All Applicants should register online with GMS by December 16, 2007. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. E.S.T. on January 31, 2008. More Information >>>
15. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (42 U.S.C. 3751(a)) is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system, from multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, and justice information sharing initiatives. JAG funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice, including: • Law enforcement programs. 1 • Prosecution and court programs. • Prevention and education programs. • Corrections and community corrections programs. • Drug treatment and enforcement programs. • Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs. • Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation). Current Closing Date for Applications: January 31, 2008. More Information >>>
16. SAMHSA Conference Grants - SAMHSA Centers will provide partial support for planned meetings and conferences. The maximum grant award is $50,000. Indirect costs are not allowed under this program. Each of SAMHSA’s three Centers expects to make approximately $75,000 per year available for FY 2006 and beyond, for a total of $225,000 per year. Each Center expects to make two to three awards per year for a total of six to nine awards per year. Actual awards will depend on the availability of funds. All awards will be for a maximum project period of 12 months. Application Deadline: Applications are due on the recurring dates of January 31 and October 31 each year. More Information >>>
17. Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program Grant - Drug courts help reduce recidivism and substance abuse among nonviolent offenders1 and increase an offender’s likelihood of successful rehabilitation through early, continuous, and intense judicially supervised treatment, mandatory periodic drug testing, community supervision, and appropriate sanctions and other habilitation services. A drug court can be a specially designed court calendar or docket as well as a specialized court program. Drug courts funded through the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program are required by law to involve nonviolent offenders and must implement an adult drug court based on the BJA and National Association of Drug Court Professionals’ publication: Defining Drug Courts: The Key Components, which addresses the statutory requirements. Implementation grants may also serve DUI/DWI offenders. The FY 2008 solicitation offers three drug court grant categories: Implementation, Enhancement, and Statewide. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 10, 2008. More Information >>>
18. FY 2008 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program Solicitation - The U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) (www.usdoj.gov/ovw) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for the Grant to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program. This program furthers the Department’s mission by encouraging state, local, and tribal governments and state, local, and tribal courts to treat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as serious violations of criminal law requiring the coordinated involvement of the entire criminal justice system. Letter of Intent Deadline: December 28, 2007; Grants.gov Registration Deadline: January 03, 2008; Application Deadline: January 23, 2008. More Information >>>
19. AmeriCorps State and National Grant Competition - AmeriCorps grants are generally awarded to eligible organizations to recruit, train, and manage AmeriCorps members who address community needs. An AmeriCorps member is an individual who is enrolled in an approved national service position and engages in community service. Members may receive a living allowance while serving. Upon successful completion of their service members receive an education award from the National Service Trust. If your organization works in just one state, please contact your state commission, which can be found here: http://www.nationalservice.org/about/contact/statecommission.asp. You will apply to them. If your organization works in more than one state, you are eligible to apply for a national grant. You will apply directly to the Corporation. If your organization is an institution of higher education, you may apply for EAP funds through your state commission, or directly to the Corporation. If your organization is an Indian Tribe you may apply through your state commission, or directly to the Corporation. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 08, 2008. To submit your application, access eGrants (www.americorps.gov/egrants), the Corporation’s integrated, secure, web-based system for applications. See the 2008 Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity for more information, found here: http://www.americorps.gov/pdf/07_0517_nofo_ac.pdf. Application instructions are available at http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa.asp. The deadline for eGrants submissions is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 08, 2008. More Information >>>
20. Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program - The Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program (42 U.S.C. § 13921) is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum administered by the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in cooperation with the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The program's primary objective is prevention and is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership. G.R.E.A.T. lessons focus on providing life skills to students to help them avoid engaging in delinquent behavior and violence to solve problems. Criminal justice professionals with powers of arrest—police officers, sheriff’s deputies, parole or probation officers, school police officers, federal law enforcement officers/agents, prosecutors, judges, court officials, district attorneys—are eligible to teach G.R.E.A.T. All individuals wishing to deliver the program in the classroom must complete a G.R.E.A.T. Officer Training Course. Per the National G.R.E.A.T. Program Policies and Guidelines, G.R.E.A.T. officers are responsible for maintaining their G.R.E.A.T. certification. G.R.E.A.T. funds may be used to support one or more of the following G.R.E.A.T. curricula, components, and activities: 13-week middle school curriculum (a core, mandatory component); 6-week elementary (4th and 5th grades) curriculum; 6-lesson G.R.E.A.T. families component; or G.R.E.A.T. summer component. Current Closing Date for Applications: December 13, 2007. More Information >>>
21. Native American CDFI Assistance - The Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA) program has $3.5 million available for grants and loans to qualified Native American groups. The funds may be used for capacity building, community development and technical assistance. The deadline is December 19, 2007. More Information >>>
22. Native American and Alaska Native Children in School Program CFDA 84.365C - Office of English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students; Native American and Alaska Native Children in School Program; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to provide grants for eligible entities to develop high levels of academic attainment in English among limited English proficient (LEP) children, and to promote parental and community participation in language instruction educational programs. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.365C. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use the Government wide Grants.gov. Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Current Closing Date for Applications: December 06, 2007. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: December 6, 2007. More Information >>>
23. CCDO FY 08 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program - The Weed and Seed strategy aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, criminal drug-related activity, and gang activity. The Weed and Seed initiative is a community-based, comprehensive multi-agency approach. Four elements make up the two-pronged Weed and Seed Strategy: Law Enforcement; Community Policing; Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment; and Neighborhood Restoration. It is designed for neighborhoods with persistent high levels of serious crime and corresponding social problems. A Weed and Seed Community (WSC) must be developed in partnership with a variety of key local organizations and the local United States Attorney’s Office (USAO). WSCs must work to reduce crime and improve the quality of life for residents in a community primarily through the redeployment of existing public and private resources addressing both crime and social related problems that without proper intervention often lead to violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity. Current Closing Date for Applications: September 27, 2007. More Information >>>
24. Prisoner Reentry Initiative Training and Technical Assistance Program Competitive Grant Announcement - Authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 3797w, Pub. L. 109-108, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), funded under the COPS Office Project Reentry, and § 20901 of the Continuing Resolution, Public Law 110-5, under the COPS Office, the Prisoner Reentry Initiative (PRI) provides assistance to states and federally recognized tribes to provide pre- and post-release services and supervision to offenders returning to communities, with the primary goal of reducing recidivism. The PRI Training and Technical Assistance Program will complement PRI by providing training and technical assistance to PRI grant and non-grant jurisdictions developing strategies to address identified gaps and needs. The applicant selected for this grant will be responsible for developing and delivering training and technical assistance on a nationwide basis to state, local, and federally recognized tribal jurisdictions. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on September 20, 2007. (See “Deadline: Applications,” page 1) More Information >>>
25. Renovation of Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands - The Renovation of Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands will assist tribes in cost effectively renovating facilities associated with the incarceration and rehabilitation of juvenile and adult offenders subject to tribal jurisdiction. Current Closing Date for Applications: September 17, 2007. More Information >>>
26. Planning Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands - The Planning Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands will assist tribes in cost effectively planning facilities associated with the incarceration and rehabilitation of juvenile and adult offenders subject to tribal jurisdiction. This program is authorized under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Title II, Subtitle A, Public Law 103-322, 105 Stat. 1796, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 13701 et seq. Current Closing Date for Applications: September 13, 2007. More Information >>>
27. Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking Office - The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs' Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) Office is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for funding under the SMART Office Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program. This program furthers the Department’s mission by assisting state and local jurisdictions and tribes with implementation of requirements under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. This act is designed to protect children from sexual exploitation and violent crime, prevent child abuse and child pornography, promote Internet safety, and honor the memory of Adam Walsh and other child crime victims. Deadline September 04, 2007. More Information >>>
28. SMART Training and Technical Assistance Program (SMART TTA) - The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs' Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) Office is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for funding under the SMART Training and Technical Assistance Program. This program furthers the Department’s mission by assisting state, local, and tribal jurisdictions in improving the accountability of sex offenders. Deadline September 04, 2007. More Information >>>
29. OJJDP FY 2007 Field-Initiated Research and Evaluation Program - The purpose of the OJJDP FY 2007 Field-Initiated Research and Evaluation Program is to support new and ongoing rigorous, scientific research and evaluation studies that inform the discipline of juvenile justice, including the prevention, intervention, and treatment of juvenile delinquency and child victimization. This includes research and evaluation projects targeted at gaining knowledge regarding these issues within specific populations, such as tribal youth. Current Closing Date for Applications: August 31, 2007. More Information >>>
30. Tribal Indoor Radon Projects (These awards are intended for work to be carried out in Region 9 which consists of Arizona, California, Nevada, Guam, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands. See Section 3 of the announcement for additional eligibility information). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9, Air Division, is soliciting applications from eligible Tribes and Tribal Consortia to fund Tribal Indoor Radon Pilot Projects. Projects must demonstrate the effectiveness of reducing health risks through the development of projects for the assessment and mitigation of radon. Current Closing Date for Applications: August 24, 2007. Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. More Information >>>
31. Planning Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Training and Technical Assistance Program - The Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Program has focused efforts on 23 American Indian and Alaska Native tribes that have been provided federal resources to plan and construct correctional facilities on tribal lands for the incarceration of offenders subject to tribal jurisdiction. Fiscal Year 2005 resources enables tribes to complete construction activities, receive training in administration and facility maintenance, and coordinate certification activities with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Department of the Interior. Upon completion, the BIA and grantees are responsible for supporting, operating, and maintaining the correctional facilities. Next steps involve the Bureau of Justice Assistance working in partnership with the BIA to: develop a Tribal Detention Advisory Board; identify cost efficient facility planning and construction strategies; assess local and regional tribal needs; explore tribes partnering with other tribal and non-tribal jurisdictions to help resolve problems regarding the incarceration and treatment of offenders subject to tribal jurisdiction; and establish a funding strategy in the event federal resources are again appropriated for this program. Applications due August 20, 2007. More Information >>>
32. Cooperative Agreement for Water Quality Standards (WQS) Forum - EPA is soliciting applications from eligible entities to support a new forum in which states, territories, and authorized tribes can routinely communicate and collaborate with each other and with EPA to enhance the effectiveness of their water quality standards (WQS) programs, as authorized under the Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act (CWA). An authorized tribe is a tribe that EPA has found eligible to administer water quality standards programs in the same manner as a state (40 CFR 131.8). Current Closing Date for Applications: August 18, 2007. Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. More Information >>>
33. FY 2007 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR TRIBES - This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals from Tribal governments and Intertribal Consortia for the development and implementation of hazardous waste programs and for building capacity to address hazardous waste mismanagement in Indian country. In accordance with the EPA Indian Policy of 1984, EPA recognizes Tribal governments as the primary parties for managing programs for reservations. Current Closing Date for Applications: August 13, 2007. Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates. More Information >>>
34. OJJDP FY 2007 Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment Program Development and Capacity Building - The purpose of the OJJDP/SMART Office FY 2007 Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment Program Development and Capacity Building solicitation is to provide support to applicants to develop or build capacity of residential treatment programs for juvenile sex offenders, in particular regarding reentry programming. Ideally, applications should propose program strategies that are evidence-based. Current Closing Date for Applications: August 09, 2007. More Information >>>
35. OJJDP FY 2007 Internet Crimes Against Children Expansion-Urban (Phase III) - The OJJDP FY 2007 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program helps state and local law enforcement agencies develop an effective response to technology-facilitated exploitation of children including online enticement and child pornography. This response encompasses forensic and investigative components, training and technical assistance, victim services, and community education. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces have been established throughout the nation. The ICAC Program was developed in response to the increasing number of children and teenagers using the Internet, the proliferation of child pornography, and heightened online activity by sexual predators seeking unsupervised contact with underage victims. The FY 1998 Justice Appropriations Act (Public Law No. 105–119) directed OJJDP to create a national network of state and local law enforcement task forces to investigate cases of child sexual exploitation. The ICAC Task Force Program is funded under Title IV of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5775-5777. Current Closing Date for Applications: August 09, 2007. More Information >>>
36. Tribal Management Grant Program - The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces competitive grant applications for the Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program. This program is authorized under Section 103(b) (2) and Section 103(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Pub. L. 93-638, as amended. This program is described at 93.228 in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. The TMG Program is a national competitive discretionary grant program pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 75 and 45 C.F.R. 92 established to assist Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribally-sanctioned Tribal organizations in assuming all or part of existing IHS programs, services, functions, and activities (PSFA) through a Title I contract and to assist established Title I contractors and Title V compactors to further develop and improve their management capability. Current Closing Date for Applications: August 03, 2007. See link to full announcement for details. More Information >>>
37. Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program: Tribal Transit Program - FTA is accepting applications for the discretionary funds available in Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 for the Tribal Transit Program (TTP). The program was established under Section 3013 of SAFETEA-LU which authorized $45 million from the Nonurbanized Area Formula Grants Program (49 U.S.C. 5311) for FY 2006-2009, to be apportioned for grants directly to Indian tribes. Under the TTP, Indian tribes are eligible direct recipients. The funds are to be apportioned for grants to Indian tribes for any purpose eligible under the Nonurbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5311 program). In FY 2007, $10 million is available for allocation to projects selected through the process announced in the April 4, 2007 Federal Register Notice and as outlined in this announcement. Prior to SAFETEA-LU, the Section 5311 program did not include a separate public transit program for tribes. Tribes were eligible under the Section 5311 program only as subrecipients. SAFETEA-LU authorized a TTP and authorized tribes to be direct recipients of Section 5311 Program funds. Current Closing Date for Applications: August 02, 2007. More Information >>>
38. Increasing Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Services for Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Women - The purpose of this program is to increase the number of urban American Indian/Alaska Native(AI/AN) women receiving BCCED screening; decrease time to access diagnosis and treatment; increase participation of Urban Indian Health Organizations (UIHOs) in state BCCEDP & Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) coalitions; and provide a model for other state health department programs to work with UIHOs in a collaborative, culturally appropriate manner. Current Closing Date for Applications: July 23, 2007. More Information >>>
39. ROSS Elderly Persons with Disabilities - The purpose of the program is to provide grants to public housing agencies/tribes/TDHEs, RAs and nonprofit organizations (including grassroots, faith-based and other community based organizations) for the delivery and coordination of supportive services and other activities designed to help improve the living conditions of public and Indian housing residents. Current Closing Date for Applications: July 19, 2007. More Information >>>
40. HOPE II Grants - Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center (MCVRC), in partnership with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), is pleased to announce a new round of HOPE II grants. The HOPE II program offers awards of $50,000 to faith-based and/or community based organizations that serve underserved crime victims in high-crime urban areas. The goal is to create, expand or improve victim services. The Request for Proposal is on the MCVRC website. The deadline to apply is July 09, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. EST. The award period runs 12 months from October 01, 2007 to September 30, 2008. Both established and new organizations are eligible to apply. For more information email HOPE II Project Director Josh Cohen.
41. Targeted Grants to Increase the Well-Being of, and to Improve the Permanency Outcomes for, Children Affected by Methamphetamine or Other Substance Abuse - The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau, announces the availability of competitive grant funds authorized by the Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) program. These targeted grants will be awarded to regional partnerships that provide, through interagency collaboration and integration of programs and services, activities and services that are designed to increase the well-being of, improve permanency outcomes for, and enhance the safety of children who are in an out-of-home placement or are at risk of being placed in an out-of-home placement as a result of a parent's or caretaker's methamphetamine or other substance abuse. The Child and Family Services Improvement Act (Public Law (P.L.) 109-288) reauthorizes the PSSF program, through Fiscal Year (FY 2011) and includes a new targeted grants program (42 United States Code (U.S.C.) 629g(f) which directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reserve a specified portion of the appropriation for regional partnership grants to improve the well-being of children affected by methamphetamine abuse or other substance abuse. Current Closing Date for Applications: July 03, 2007. See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. More Information >>>
42. U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild - The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announces the availability of approximately $47 million in grant funds for YouthBuild Grants. YouthBuild is a youth and community development program that simultaneously addresses several core issues facing low-income communities: housing, education, employment, crime prevention, and leadership development. Grant funds will be used to provide disadvantaged youth with: the education and employment skills necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency in occupations in high demand and postsecondary education and training opportunities; opportunities for meaningful work and service to their communities; and opportunities to develop employment and leadership skills and a commitment to community development among youth in low-income communities. As part of their programming, YouthBuild grantees will tap the energies and talents of disadvantaged youth to increase the supply of permanent affordable housing for homeless individuals and low-income families and to help youth develop the leadership, learning, and high-demand occupational skills needed to succeed in today’s global economy. Current Closing Date for Applications: July 03, 2007. Applications must be successfully submitted through Grants.gov no later than 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). Applications will only be accepted through the Grants.gov application system. Applications that do not meet the conditions set forth in this notice will not be considered. No exceptions to the submission requirements set forth in this notice will be granted. For detailed guidance, please refer to Section IV.C. More Information >>>
43. Methamphetamine Training and Technical Assistance - Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for training and technical assistance initiatives that advance community policing and problem-solving strategies to combat methamphetamine. These projects should demonstrate the capacity to have a national impact, either through direct training or the distribution of information and resources. Current Closing Date for Applications: July 02, 2007. More Information >>>
44. Tribal Policing - Applicants are encouraged to develop and/or advance innovative community policing strategies and approaches to all relevant stakeholders in Indian Country through the development of tools, products, and applied research. Training and technical assistance will not be funded under the Tribal priority area. Current Closing Date for Applications: July 02, 2007. More Information >>>
45. FY 2007 Tribal Courts and Judges Assistance Program: Technical Assistance and Training Coordination and Implementation - The recipient will work closely with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to sustain and enhance ongoing tribal court-related programmatic efforts as authorized under 25 U.S.C. 3681(a). BJA currently works with a cadre of technical assistance providers, the TCAP Advisory Board, other Indian Country providers, and tribal and local governments to (1) promote cooperation among tribal, federal, and state courts; (2) conduct presentations and exchanges at judicial conferences; (3) engage representatives of tribal and state judiciaries in special forums and other training activities; (4) provide training scholarships to tribal representatives needing assistance to cover costs associated with travel and accommodations; and (5) design and implement a training calendar of core subjects and special topical areas. Current Closing Date for Applications: June 28, 2007. More Information >>>
46. Demonstration Grant Program-Mentoring Children of Prisoners-Vouchers - The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), is accepting applications for a Service Delivery Demonstration Project Cooperative Agreement. The Service Delivery Demonstration Project (Project) is a cooperative agreement with an agency to ensure the national distribution of mentoring service vouchers to families and caregivers of children whose parent(s) are incarcerated. Current Closing Date for Applications: June 26, 2007. See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. More Information >>>
47. FY 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Byrne Discretionary Grants Program - The Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program helps local communities improve the capacity of local justice systems and provides for national support efforts including training and technical assistance programs strategically targeted to address local needs. Funds can be used for demonstration, replication, expansion, enhancement, training, and/or technical assistance programs. Current Closing Date for Applications: June 25, 2007. More Information >>>
48. OJJDP FY 2007 Gang Prevention Coordination Assistance Program - Youth gangs continue to have a significant adverse impact on youth, families, and communities across America. Leading gang experts and a growing number of communities have endorsed multi-strategy, multi-disciplinary approaches to reducing gang activity. The OJJDP FY 07 Gang Prevention Coordination Assistance Program provides funding for localities to enhance coordination of local, state, and federal resources in support of community partnerships implementing two or more of the following anti-gang strategies: primary prevention, secondary prevention, gang intervention, and gang enforcement. This program is authorized by Pub. L. No. 110-5, embedded secs. 101-104 and 20940; Pub. L. No. 109-108, 119 Stat. 2290, 2303 (OJJDP Gangs). Current Closing Date for Applications: June 22, 2007. More Information >>>
49. OJJDP FY 2007 Juvenile Drug Courts/Reclaiming Futures - The U. S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation are collaborating to enhance the capacity of states, state and local courts, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments to serve substance-abusing juvenile offenders by developing and establishing juvenile drug courts conjointly with the Reclaiming Futures program model. The juvenile drug court is a community-based approach that builds community partnerships and enhances the capacity of the partners to assist in rehabilitating substance-abusing youth through an innovative, integrated approach that reflects the community’s norms, values, resources, and needs. The Reclaiming Futures model has been effective in combining community system reforms, treatment improvement and community engagement to help youth break the cycle of drugs and crime. The merger of the drug court and Reclaiming Futures program models will enhance the capacity of communities to provide intervention, treatment, and structure to young people whose lives have begun a downward spiral of substance abuse and delinquent activity. This solicitation invites communities to propose the implementation of a juvenile drug court program, using best practices in substance abuse treatment, along with the Reclaiming Futures program model. Current Closing Date for Applications: June 20, 2007. More Information >>>
50. 2007 Prevention and Support Services for Women Incarcerated or Newly Released Living With or at Risk for HIV/AIDS/STDs - The primary purpose of this OWHHIV/AIDS program is to increase health related support services available for HIV infected incarcerated and newly released women. Current Closing Date for Applications: June 11, 2007. More Information >>>
51. OJJDP FY 2007 Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Programs - The purpose of the OJJDP FY 2007 Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Programs is to foster innovations and advancements in juvenile justice and child protection-related practice at the local, state, and tribal government levels. The goal of this program is to demonstrate the practical implications for policy and practice of substance abuse programs or strategies that enhance juvenile justice, child protection, and delinquency prevention. Under this program, OJJDP will fund substance abuse programs or strategies that focus on prevention and/or intervention. OJJDP is particularly interested in programs or strategies that address substance abuse problems in an integrated, comprehensive, communitywide approach that focuses on change not only at the individual level, but also at the family and community levels. Current Closing Date for Applications: June 08, 2007. More Information >>>
52. OJJDP FY 2007 Prevention and Intervention Programs - The purpose of the OJJDP FY 2007 Prevention and Intervention Programs is to foster innovations and advancements in juvenile justice and child protection-related practice at the community level. The goal of this program is to demonstrate the practical implications for policy and practice of programs that enhance juvenile justice, child protection, and delinquency prevention. OJJDP is interested in programs that focus on reducing risk factors and enhancing protective factors to prevent youth from becoming victims or from entering the juvenile justice system. OJJDP will give special consideration to intermediary organizations that provide mini grants to encourage community organizations, including faith-based organizations, to support juvenile delinquency prevention and/or intervention efforts. Current Closing Date for Applications: June 08, 2007. More Information >>>
53. OJJDP FY 2007 High-Risk Youth Offender Reentry and Family Strengthening Initiatives - The High-Risk Youth Offender Reentry and Family Strengthening Initiative is designed to support innovations and enhancements of juvenile justice related practice at the local, state and tribal government levels as authorized by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002, 42 U.S.C. 5665-5667. Under this initiative, OJJDP will fund (1) high risk youth offender reentry strategies and programs designed to promote collaboration among Departments of Juvenile Corrections, faith-based and community-based organizations and providers committed to providing opportunities, resources and services for youth offenders who are returning to their families and communities, school systems, and/or workforce environments, following a period of confinement in a juvenile residential facility, and (2) family strengthening strategies and programs that focus on improving family economic success, family support systems, and building thriving and nurturing communities in which healthy families can purse long-term goals. OJJDP will give priority to family strengthening programs that focus on strengthening the families of youth at risk of becoming involved in the juvenile justice system. Current Closing Date for Applications: June 08, 2007. More Information >>>
54. OJJDP FY 2007 Expansion and Maintenance of the Model Programs Guide - The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), in fulfilling its mission to help states and communities create and implement effective and coordinated prevention and intervention programs and to improve the juvenile justice system, has developed and promoted the use of the Model Programs Guide since 2003. As an online database of evidence based juvenile justice programs, the guide is an easy to use tool that enables practitioners to locate programs/strategies to implement and facilitates funders’ efforts to identify proven programs on which to base their priority funding decisions. OJJDP is committed to using cutting edge technology to further develop this electronic technical assistance tool for nationwide use. This announcement seeks applicants to maintain and further develop the Model Programs Guide. Current Closing Date for Applications: June 08, 2007. More Information >>>
55. Tribal Resources Grant Program - The Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announces the availability of funds under the Tribal Resources Grant Program (TRGP), a program designed to meet the most serious needs of law enforcement in Indian communities by offering a variety of funding options including: basic and/or specialized training for sworn law enforcement officers; training in community policing; uniforms and basic issue equipment; department-wide technology; and police vehicles. This program, which complements the COPS Office’s efforts to fund and support innovative community policing, will enhance law enforcement infrastructures and community policing efforts in tribal communities which have limited resources and are affected by high rates of crime and violence. Current Closing Date for Applications: June 08, 2007. More Information >>>
56. Access to Recovery - Approximately $96 million is available to fund up to 18 grants in FY 2007. Award amounts will range from $1 million to $7 million in year one (for up to a 3-year grant period). Access to Recovery grants will give States, Tribes, and tribal organizations broad discretion to implement voucher programs to pay for a range of effective, community-based substance abuse clinical treatment and recovery support services. Application due date: June 07, 2007. Application information is available at: http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2007/TI_07_005.aspx. For questions on program issues, contact: Andrea Kopstein: Practice Improvement Branch, Division of Service Improvement Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, (240) 276-1570, andrea.kopstein@samhsa.hhs.gov. For questions on grants management issues, contact: Kimberly Pendleton, Office of Program Services, Division of Grants Management, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, (240) 276-1421, kimberly.pendleton@samhsa.hhs.gov.
57. Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages (ICDBG) - The purpose of the ICDBG program is the development of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the creation of decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities primarily for persons with low- and moderate-incomes as defined in 24 CFR 1003.4. The ONAP in HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing administers the program. Projects funded by the ICDBG. Application Deadline: Applications must be received and validated no later than the deadline date of June 01, 2007. More Information >>>
58. Targeted Capacity Expansion - Approximately $8 million is available to fund up to 16 grants in FY 2007, with an average grant amount of $500,000 per year for up to three years. The purpose of the Targeted Capacity Expansion grants is to expand and or/enhance the community's ability to provide a comprehensive, integrated, and community-based response to a targeted, well-documented substance abuse treatment capacity problem and/or improve the quality and intensity of services. Applications are being accepted under four categories: 1) Native American/Alaska Native/Asian American/Pacific Islander Populations; 2) E-Therapy; 3) Grassroots Partnerships; and 4) Other Populations or Emerging Substance Abuse Issues. Tribes are eligible to apply under all four categories. Application due date: May 25, 2007. Application information is available at: http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2007/TI_07_008.aspx. For questions on program issues, contact: Love Foster-Horton, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Division of Services Improvement, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, (240) 276-1653, love.foster-horton@samhsa.hhs.gov. For questions on grants management issues, contact: Kimberly Pendleton, Office of Program Services, Division of Grants Management, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, (240) 276-1421, kimberly.pendleton@samhsa.hhs.gov. A complete list of SAMHSA’s FY 2007 Grant Opportunities is located at: http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2007/fy2007.aspx.
59. Maternal and Child Health Program - The Indian Health Service (IHS) Maternal and Child Health Program (MCH) announces a limited competition for cooperative agreements for applications responding to the Secretaries' Initiative on Closing the Health Disparities Gap for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Infant Mortality (IM). This program is authorized under Snyder Act, 25 U.S.C. 13, 25 U.S.C. 1621(m), 25 U.S.C. 1653(c), and Indian Health Care Improvement Act Public Law 94-437, as amended by Public Law 102-573. This program is described at 93.231 in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). This limited competition seeks to improve American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) maternal and infant outcomes in key populations through surveillance and outreach projects conducted by existing Tribal and urban Indian epidemiology centers. Enhancement of MCH epidemiology activities currently underway in select disparate populations is necessary to reduce IM. The purpose of this announcement is to respond to the Department of Health and Human Services Closing the Health Disparities Gap on SIDS and IM in AI/AN populations. Current Closing Date for Applications: May 15, 2007. More Information >>>
60. Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants - Please note that the full FY2007 application package for this opportunity will be posted approximately three months prior to the application deadline. Until that time, applications and guidelines from the previous year are available for your reference, but you must use the current fiscal year application when you apply. Current Closing Date for Applications: May 01, 2007. More Information >>>
61. Funding Available for Drug-Free Communities Grants - The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the availability of new, Drug-Free Communities (DFC) support program grants on February 15, 2007. The Drug-Free Communities program is a collaborative Federal program sponsored by ONDCP and administered in partnership with SAMHSA that aims to establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, private nonprofit agencies, and Federal, State, local and Tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalitions to prevent and reduce substance abuse. The deadline to submit applications for Drug-Free Communities grants is Tuesday, April 17, 2007. ONDCP expects to award approximately 60 new grants, totaling approximately $6 million, bringing the number of Federally- funded Drug Free Community coalitions to nearly 750. More Information >>>
62. Native Hawaiian and Nonprofit American Indian Organization Child Care Grants - The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA), Child Care Bureau (CCB) announces the availability of funds and requests applications for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Native Hawaiian and Non-profit American Indian Organization Child Care Grants. This funding opportunity provides funds for up to two child care programs: one serving Native Hawaiian youth; and one serving Indian and/or Native Hawaiian youth. The purpose of these grants is to increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care programs in areas that have been previously underserved and/or have unmet needs. Current Closing Date for Applications: April 09, 2007. See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. More Information >>>
63. Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program - The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program enables Native American tribes and organizations that primarily serve Native Hawaiians to benefit their communities and audiences through strengthened museum services in the areas of programming, professional development, and enhancement of museum services. Grants are intended to support activities in museums and museum-related organizations, such as cultural centers. Current Closing Date for Applications: April 01, 2007. More Information >>>
64. 2007 Tribal Criminal History Record Improvement Program - The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications from tribal jurisdictions to receive funding under the 2007 Tribal Criminal History Record Improvement Program (T-CHRIP). This program furthers the Department’s mission to enhance the crime fighting and criminal justice capabilities of Tribal governments by improving the accuracy, utility, and interstate accessibility of tribal criminal history records; enhancing automated identification systems, records of protective orders involving domestic violence and stalking, sex offender records, DWI/DUI conviction information; and integrating with other State and Federal systems for background checks. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. eastern time on March 29, 2007. More Information >>>
65. 2007 and 2008 Annual Jails in Indian Country Solicitation - The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics is pleased to announce that it is seeking data collection agents for the 2007 and 2008 Annual Surveys of Jails in Indian Country. As the statistical arm of the U.S. Department of Justice, BJS is responsible for the collection, analysis, publication, and dissemination of statistical information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operations of justice systems at all levels of government. This survey, a component of the BJS Criminal Justice Statistics Program, furthers the mission of the Department and the Office of Justice Programs by working in partnership with the American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes, national tribal organizations, regional tribal organizations, and the justice community to identify the most pressing challenges confronting the justice system and to provide state-of-the-art knowledge and information in support of innovative strategies and approaches for dealing with these challenges. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, March 29, 2007. More Information >>>
66. Title II Formula Grants Program - The goal of this program is to improve juvenile justice systems by increasing the availability and types of prevention and intervention programs and juvenile justice system improvements. This announcement contains instructions applicable to the FY 2007 Formula Grants application and the FY 2007 plan update. Applicants must register with GMS prior to applying. The GMS registration deadline is 8:00 p.m. E.T., March 15, 2007. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. E.T., on March 29, 2007. More Information >>>
67. Title V Community Prevention Grants Program - Title V focuses on reducing risks and enhancing protective factors to prevent youth at risk of becoming delinquent from entering the juvenile justice system and to intervene with first-time and nonserious offenders to keep them out of the juvenile justice system. Applicants must register with GMS prior to applying. The GMS registration deadline is 8:00 p.m. E.T., March 17, 2007. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. E.T., on March 29, 2007. More Information >>>
68. Targeted Capacity Expansion Grants for Jail Diversion Programs - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2007 for Targeted Capacity Expansion Grants for Jail Diversion Programs. The purpose of this program is to promote the transformation of systems to improve services for justice-involved adults with mental illness. In 2002 the President created the New Freedom Commission on Mental Health to study the mental health service delivery system and to make recommendations for improving this system. Recommendations of this commission are provided in the 2003 final report. SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services is charged as the lead government agency to implement the goals and recommendations of the New Freedom Commission Report. One of the recommendations from the report was for widespread adoption of adult criminal justice diversion and re-entry strategies to avoid the unnecessary criminalization and extended incarceration of non-violent adult offenders with mental illnesses. Current Closing Date for Applications: March 27, 2007. More Information >>>
69. Improving the Well-Being of Children - Native American Healthy Marriage Initiative - The Administration for Native Americans (ANA), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 funds for projects that include approaches to improve child well-being by removing barriers associated with forming healthy marriages (including Traditional Native American marriages), sustaining healthy marriages and strengthening families in Native American communities. ANA's FY 2007 goals and program areas of interest are focused on strengthening children, families, and communities through financial assistance to community-based organizations including faith-based organizations, Tribes, and Village governments. Financial assistance under this program is provided utilizing a competitive process in accordance with the Native American Programs Act of 1974, as amended. The purpose of this Act is to promote the goal of economic and social self-sufficiency for American Indians, Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and other Native American Pacific Islanders, including American Samoa Natives. The ACF Healthy Marriage Initiative (HMI) seeks to improve child well-being by helping those who choose marriage for themselves to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to form and sustain healthy marriages. Current Closing Date for Applications: March 26, 2007. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. More Information >>>
70. 2007 Healthy Communities Grant Program - The Healthy Communities Grant Program is seeking projects that:
    1. Target resources to benefit communities at risk (environmental justice areas of potential concern, places with high risk from toxic air pollution, urban areas) and sensitive populations (e.g. children, elderly, others at increased risk).
    2. Assess, understand, and reduce environmental and human health risks.
    3. Increase collaboration through community-based projects.
    4. Build institutional and community capacity to understand and solve environment and human health problems.
    5. Achieve measurable environmental and human health benefits.
    Current Closing Date for Applications: March 16, 2007. Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates. More Information >>>
71. OJJDP FY 2007 Tribal Youth Program Training and Technical Assistance - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), is requesting applications for OJJDP FY 2007 Tribal Youth Program Training and Technical Assistance. The recipient of this award will provide training and technical assistance to enhance the capacity of Tribal Youth Program grantees and American Indian and Alaska Native communities to develop and implement comprehensive systemwide approaches that prevent, reduce, and control juvenile delinquency, thereby increasing the overall safety of tribal communities. The purpose of OJJDP FY 2007 Tribal Youth Program Training and Technical Assistance is to provide training and technical assistance to the grantees of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP's) Tribal Youth Program (TYP); American Indian tribes, as defined in 25 U.S.C. 450(b)e; and Alaska Native communities (hereafter collectively referred to as tribal communities). Current Closing Date for Applications: March 05, 2007. More Information >>>
72. National CASA 2007 Federal Grants Program - National CASA is pleased to announce its 2007 federal grant funding opportunities for CASA/GAL programs applying for new grants in the following categories: New Program Development, Program Expansion and Diversity Implementation. Click here to view the 2007 Grants Program Announcement Grant applications are now available for download. To download a 2007 New Program Development, Program Expansion or Diversity grant application, log on to the CASAnet Private site and click on the Private Download button. All National CASA member programs have access to this site. You will need your program number and password to log on. Send an email to staff@nationalcasa.org if you do not have this information. Programs that are not yet members of National CASA should send an email to grantmgr@nationacasa.org requesting an application. You may also call 1-800-628-3233 ext. 218 to request an application. The deadline for grant submission is March 02, 2007.
73. Native American Library Services: Basic Grants - Please note that the full FY2007 application package for this opportunity will be posted approximately three months prior to the application deadline. Until that time, applications and guidelines from the previous year are available for your reference, but you must use the current fiscal year application when you apply. The Native American Library Services Basic Grant is a noncompetitive grant that is distributed in equal amounts among eligible applicants. Basic Grants are available to support existing library operations and to maintain core library services. Current Closing Date for Applications: March 01, 2007. More Information >>>
74. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Grants - The National Park Service's (NPS) National NAGPRA Program invites proposals for FY2006 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) grants. NAGPRA is a Federal law passed in 1990 that provides a process for museums and Federal agencies to return certain Native American cultural items -- human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony -- to lineal descendants, culturally affiliated Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. The National NAGPRA Program administers grants that can assist Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages and corporations, Native Hawaiian organizations, and museums in carrying out projects associated with NAGPRA compliance. Two types of grants are available. Consultation/Documentation grants may fund activities such as: Travel to museums to view collections and consult on NAGPRA items; Training for tribal representatives in the fundamentals of NAGPRA; Inter-tribal collaboration to determine policies for treatment and disposition of NAGPRA items. Current Closing Date for Applications: March 01, 2007. More Information >>>
75. Maximizing Protective Factors for Youth Violence - Center for Disease Control’s Procurement and Grants Office has published a program announcement entitled, “Maximizing Protective Factors for Youth Violence.” $400,000 [this amount is an estimate, and subject to the availability of funds] will be available in fiscal year 2007 to fund approximately two awards. The purpose of the announcement is to solicit (U49) research applications to conduct secondary analyses of existing data to identify potentially modifiable protective factors for youth violence. This research will inform the development of youth violence prevention programs and policies by identifying promising protective factors that reduce the likelihood of violence in the lives of young people. Current Closing Date for Applications: February 28, 2007. More Information >>>
76. Fiscal Year 2007 Transitional Housing Assistance Program - The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is pleased to announce that the FY 07 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program solicitation is now open and available on Grants.Gov. Grants made under this program shall support programs which provide assistance to individuals who are in need of transitional housing or housing assistance as a result of fleeing a situation of domestic violence, and for whom emergency shelter services or other crisis intervention services are unavailable or insufficient. The grants may be used for programs that provide short-term housing assistance, including rental or utilities payments assistance and assistance with related expenses, and support services designed to enable individuals, who are fleeing a situation of domestic violence to locate and secure permanent housing, as well as integrate into a community. Applications are due electronically through Grants.Gov by 8:00 pm E.S.T on February 22, 2007. Additionally all applicants must submit an original hard copy post marked no later than 8:00pm E.S.T. on February 22, 2007. The hard copy-original must be sent via overnight delivery to:

    The Office on Violence Against Women
    c/o Lockheed Martin Aspen Systems Corporation
    OVW Transitional Housing Assistance Program
    Mail Stop 2K
    2277 Research Boulevard
    Rockville, MD 20850
    (301) 519-5000

    For more information about this program, please contact the OVW Transitional Housing Unit at (202) 307-6026. Email inquiries can be sent to the Transitional Housing e-mail box at OVW.transitionalhousing@usdoj.gov. More Information >>> 

77. Fiscal Year 2007 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program (replaces the STOP Violence Against Indian Women Program) - The Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program (Tribal Governments Program) was created in Title IX of the Violence Against Women Act of 2005. The Tribal Governments Program is designed to fulfill the three goals of Title IX: (1) to decrease the number of violent crimes committed against Indian women; (2) to help Indian tribes use their independent authority to respond to crimes of violence against Indian women; and (3) to make sure that people who commit violent crimes against Indian women are held responsible for their actions. Grants funds can be used to develop and enhance plans for tribal governments to reduce violent crimes against Indian women and help keep them safe; to strengthen the tribal criminal justice system’s ability to get involved with stopping violence against Indian women; improving services that are available to help victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking; to create community education and prevention campaigns designed to inform tribal community members about domestic violence, dating violence and stalking programs and to increase the community awareness about needs of children who have witnessed domestic violence; to provide supervised visitation and safe exchange programs that allow children to visit with their non-custodial parent in cases where one parent has committed an act of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking against the other; provide transitional housing assistance for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking. A transitional housing assistance program may also offer victims support and services necessary to help the victim locate and secure permanent housing; and provide legal advice and representation to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who need assistance with legal issues that are caused by the abuse that they have suffered. Current Closing Date for Applications: February 20, 2007. More Information >>>
78. Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Child Abuse Enforcement Assistance Program - The primary purpose of the Rural Program is to enhance the safety of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child victimization by supporting projects uniquely designed to address and prevent these crimes in rural jurisdictions. OVW welcomes applications that propose innovative solutions for achieving this goal. The Rural Program challenges victim advocates, law enforcement officers, pre-trial service personnel, prosecutors, judges and other court personnel, probation and parole officers, and faith- and/or community-based leaders to collaborate to overcome the problem of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and child victimization and to ensure that victim safety is paramount in providing services to victims and their children. Current Closing Date for Applications: February 15, 2007. More Information >>>
79. OJJDP Fiscal Year 2007 Family Drug Courts Program - The goal of the Family Drug Courts Program is to build the capacity of states, state courts, local courts, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments to develop and establish drug courts for substance-abusing adults who are involved with the family court due to child abuse and neglect issues. The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-322) provides the statutory authority for this program. The program provides seed money and does not provide long-term support. It is expected that successful applicants will develop and begin implementation of a sustainability plan during the course of the grant period in order to continue the operation of the family drug court once the grant period ends. Current Closing Date for Applications: February 14, 2007. More Information >>>
80. OVW Fiscal Year 2007 Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program - The Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program (Supervised Visitation Program) provides an opportunity for communities to support the supervised visitation and safe exchange of children in situations involving domestic violence, dating violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. Studies have shown that the risk of violence is often greater for victims of domestic violence and their children after separation from an abusive situation. Even after separation, batterers often use visitation and exchange of children as an opportunity to inflict additional emotional, physical, and/or psychological abuse on victims and their children. Visitation and exchange services provided through the Supervised Visitation Program should reflect a clear understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking; the impact of domestic violence on children; and the importance of holding offenders accountable for their actions. Current Closing Date for Applications: February 13, 2007. More Information >>>
81. Fiscal Year 2007 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program - The U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) (www.usdoj.gov/ovw) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for the Grant to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program. This program furthers the Department’s mission by encouraging state, local, and tribal governments and state, local, and tribal courts to treat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as serious violations of criminal law requiring the coordinated involvement of the entire criminal justice system. All applications are due by 8:00 pm E.S.T. on February 07, 2007. More Information >>>
82. OJJDP Fiscal Year 2007 Tribal Youth Program’s Juvenile Accountability Discretionary Grants - The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will award Tribal Juvenile Accountability Discretionary Grant (JADG) Program grants to federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities to develop and implement programs that hold AI/AN youth accountable for their delinquent behavior and strengthen tribal juvenile justice systems. OJJDP has developed this program announcement to assist and guide federally recognized tribes as they prepare their applications for funding under the Tribal JADG program. Specific statutory authority for this program can be found at 42 U.S.C. Section 3796ee-1. The goal of the Tribal JADG program is to strengthen tribal juvenile justice systems. To meet that goal, federally recognized tribes may use Tribal JADG program funds to address one or more of seventeen Tribal JADG Program Purpose Areas (see Appendix A for the list of purpose areas). Current Closing Date for Applications: January 31, 2007. More Information >>>
83. Fiscal Year 2007 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program - The Weed and Seed strategy aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity. The Weed and Seed initiative is a community-based, comprehensive multi-agency approach to law enforcement, crime prevention, and neighborhood restoration. It is designed for neighborhoods with persistent high levels of serious crime and corresponding social problems. Weed and Seed Communities (WSC) must be developed in partnership with many local organizations—including the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO)—to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in a community primarily through the redeployment of existing public and private resources into the community. WSC also help to address related social problems that without proper intervention often lead to violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 31, 2007. More Information >>>
84. Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking and Child Abuse Enforcement Program - The U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) (www.usdoj.gov/ovw) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for the Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Child Abuse Enforcement Assistance Program. This program furthers the Department’s mission by supporting projects designed to address and prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child abuse in rural jurisdictions. Grants.gov registration and Letter of Intent: January 30, 2007. More Information >>>
85. OVW Fiscal Year 2007 Grants to Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions - The Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program (Tribal Coalitions Program) provides much needed resources for organizing and supporting efforts to end violence against Indian women. The purpose of the Tribal Coalitions Program is to build the capacity of survivors, advocates, Indian women's organizations, and victim services providers to form nonprofit, nongovernmental tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions to advance the goal of ending violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women. A portion of the funds provided under the Tribal Coalitions Program has been set aside to provide technical assistance to tribal coalitions. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 25, 2007. More Information >>>
86. AmeriCorps States, Territories, and Commonwealths without Commissions - Subject to the availability of appropriations for fiscal year 2007, the Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announces the anticipated availability of approximately $88,000,000 to award to new and re-competing AmeriCorps State and National grants. The grants in AmeriCorps State are: State Competitive; States, Territories and Commonwealths without Commissions; and State Education Award Program (EAP). The grants in AmeriCorps National are: National Direct; National EAP; National Planning; National Professional Corps; and Indian Tribes. The Corporation anticipates that at least 15% of the funds described in this Notice will support applicants that have not received an AmeriCorps State or National operational grant in the last five years. Applicants that have received only a formula operational grant within the last five years will be considered new for purposes of this 15% target. Closing Date for Applications: January 25, 2007. More Information >>>
87. OJJDP Fiscal Year 2007 Tribal Youth Program - The Tribal Youth Program (TYP) supports and enhances tribal efforts to prevent and control delinquency and improve the juvenile justice system for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth. It is authorized under 42 U.S.C. 5665.TYP is part of the Indian Country Law Enforcement Initiative, a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of Justice (DOJ) and the Interior to improve law enforcement and the administration of criminal and juvenile justice in Indian country. Many of the 1.9 million American Indians living on or near Indian lands lack sufficient law enforcement services. Indian communities face chronic under funding for their justice systems, lack access to meaningful training for law enforcement and justice personnel, and lack comprehensive programs that focus on preventing juvenile delinquency, providing intervention services, and imposing appropriate sanctions. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 24, 2007.  More Information >>>
88. OVW Fiscal Year 2007 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program -The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance necessary to provide effective aid to adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault who are seeking relief in legal matters arising as a consequence of that abuse or violence. Criminal legal assistance is limited to criminal matters relating to domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. The LAV Program awards grants to law school legal clinics, domestic violence victims’ shelters, bar associations, sexual assault programs, private nonprofit entities, Indian tribal governments and tribal organizations, territorial organizations, legal aid or statewide legal services, and faith and/or community-based legal service providers. Grant funds may be used to provide direct legal services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in matters arising from the abuse or violence and to provide enhanced training for lawyers representing these victims. The objective of the LAV Program is to develop innovative, collaborative projects that provide quality representation to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. (OVW would like to clarify that tribal governments ARE eligible to apply for FY 2007 Legal Assistance to Victims Program funding. Due to an error in the grants.gov description of this program, it appears that tribal governments are not eligible. Both the full program description and the program solicitation itself make it clear that tribal governments are eligible to apply, and that there is a three-percent set-aside in this program specifically for Indian country applicants. OVW regrets any confusion that this error may have caused) Current Closing Date for Applications: January 24, 2007. More Information >>>
89. Prisoner Reentry Initiative (PRI) - PRI strengthens communities characterized by large numbers of returning offenders. With the support of several federal agencies, PRI is designed to reduce recidivism by helping returning offenders find work and access other critical services in their communities. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will award grants to state agencies to provide pre-release assessment, programming and services, transition planning, and post-release supervision and coordination of services for offenders returning to communities. PRI’s target population includes individuals ages 18 and older convicted as an adult and imprisoned in a state or tribal prison or a tribal, regional, county, or local jail pursuant to state or tribal law. A 25 percent match is required for this grant program, and federal funding amount may not exceed 75 percent of the total project costs. Grants up to $450,000 will be awarded to eligible recipients for a grant period of 24 months. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 11, 2007. More Information >>>
90. Tribal Technical Assistance Center for the Alaska Region and the California/Nevada Region - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is accepting applications for assistance to result in cooperative agreements to operate a Tribal Technology Assistance Center in Alaska as well as the California/Nevada Region. FHWA anticipates awarding two cooperative agreements as a result of this RFA to provide one Tribal Technical Assistance Center in Alaska and one in the California/Nevada Region. FHWA anticipates that each award will provide funding for one region, resulting in two separate awards for the two regions. The Regions are as follows: (1) Alaska Center: Comprising the entire state of Alaska. (2) California/Nevada Center: Comprising the States of California and Nevada. Under this agreement, the recipient will provide for transfer of transportation technology, training and assistance to American Indian tribal governments for the prescribed regions, through the Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP), a cooperative effort between FHWA and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). TTAP is the tribal component of the FHWA’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP).The recipient will coordinate with FHWA in the implementation of the TTAP. The recipient will assist the FHWA in fulfilling its outreach objectives during the five-year performance period of the cooperative agreement. The information to be transferred will come primarily from the FHWA, BIA, State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), tribal departments of transportation, tribal governments, and the Intertribal Transportation Association. Current Closing Date for Applications: January 10, 2007. More Information >>>
91. Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (IASAP) - The purpose of the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program is to reduce crimes associated with the distribution and use of alcohol and controlled substances in tribal communities. The program seeks to mobilize tribal communities to implement or enhance innovative, collaborative efforts that address public safety issues related to alcohol and substance abuse. Under the program, tribes will develop new or enhance existing strategies that prevent, interdict, and treat alcohol and drug use by members of tribal communities. Applicants are expected to link law enforcement and treatment services into a meaningful and effective strategy that can be implemented over a 2-year grant period. BJA released the solicitation on October 24, 2006, and applications are due December 19, 2006 January 04, 2007. More Information >>>
92. Tribal Courts Assistance Program (TCAP) - BJA, as part of the U.S. Department of Justice's Indian Country Law Enforcement Initiative, administers grants to support the development, implementation, enhancement, and continuing operation of tribal judicial systems. For FY 2006, there are three separate categories under which tribes may apply:
    Category I: Planning and Implementing an Intertribal Court System for Smaller Service Populations
    Applications are sought from consortia of tribal governments (at least two), each of whom serves a population of less than 1,000 people, to plan, develop, and implement a tribal court system where none currently exists. This category focuses on smaller tribes located contiguous to or near other tribal governments where it is economically and administratively feasible for the creation of an intertribal court. Grant funds may be used to facilitate the development and initial implementation of an intertribal court system that will be designed to meet the needs of more than one tribe in the same geographic region.
    Category II: Planning and Implementing a Single-Tribe Court System
    Applications are sought from tribal governments for the development and initial implementation of a tribal court that will be designed to meet the needs of their tribal government. Tribal governments, each with a service population equal to or exceeding 1,000 people, may apply for grant funds to facilitate the development and initial implementation of a tribal court system where none currently exists.
    Category III: Enhancing and Continuing the Operation of Tribal Courts
    Applications are sought from tribal communities, regardless of the size of their service populations, to enhance and/or continue the operation of existing tribal courts. Initiatives may include, but are not limited to: establishing a core structure for a tribal court, improving case management, training court personnel, acquiring additional equipment and/or software, enhancing prosecution and indigent defense, supporting probation diversion and alternative sentencing programs, accessing services, focusing on juvenile services and multidisciplinary protocols for child physical and sexual abuse, and for structuring intertribal or tribal appellate systems. BJA released the solicitation on October 24, 2006, and applications are due December 19, 2006 January 04, 2007. More Information >>>