National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Continued to participate in team planning and technical calls with BJA to discuss the progress of various documents and materials, technology solutions, the pilot project, report activities, receive direction, and refine recommended processes;
Continued to support the development of the National Ashanti Alert Network;
Collected data from jurisdictions as required by the Ashanti Alert Act and helped draft the 2024 Annual Report to Congress;
Compiled and filed recommendations to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about including a Missing Endangered Person (MEP) alert code;
Updated various documents such as the Missing Adult Alert Program Points of Contact, the Missing Adult Programs map and matrix, the Ashanti Frequently Asked Questions, technology-related documents, educational materials, and presentation materials;
Continued to collect and review legislation;
Distributed information and materials to the Ashanti Alert Stakeholder Working Group (SWG);
Facilitated two SWG/pilot site meetings;
Developed the Ashanti Family Briefing materials (BJA held the briefing with the family on June 27);
Continued to work with BJA on a .gov site for the Ashanti public website;
Continued engagement with states, territories, tribes, and federal partners Responded to various public inquiries for assistance and information pertaining to missing adult alert systems; and,
Presented at the Conference on Crimes Against Women.
Program Objective
This program is specifically directed toward the development, implementation, and maintenance of the National Ashanti Alert Network as set forth in the Ashanti Alert Act, December 2018.
Objective: The Ashanti Alert Act specifically requires the Department of Justice to institute a national alert system for missing persons and report the progress to Congress on an annual basis. This reporting includes how the system has been implemented, statistics from all the participating states, and the effectiveness of the ability to share this information. Objective: Institute a national alert system for missing persons.
Performance Measure 1: Number of states that have agreed to be part of the pilot program;
Performance Measure 2: Number of resources developed for use by states with regard to missing and endangered persons; and,
Performance Measure 3: Number of reported missing and endangered alerts submitted by the state programs.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Native American organizations
- Public nonprofits
- Private nonprofits
- For-profit organizations
- Other private organizations
- Other public organizations
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• For profit organizations other than small businesses
• Other
Other:
Applicants must possess experience in providing training and technical assistance on a national level to state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, intelligence analysts, prosecutors, judges, staff who work in fusion centers, and other criminal justice entities who work with missing person programs. In addition, applicants are required to have the capacity to deliver training and technical assistance nationally to include remote locations and underserved communities throughout the United States and its territories, as needed
How to Apply
Application Procedure
See the current fiscal year’s solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site at https://www.ojp.gov/funding/explore/current-funding-opportunities and https://www.ojp.gov/funding/financialguidedoj/ii-preaward-requirements for additional information.
Award Procedure
Upon approval by the Office of Justice Programs Assistant Attorney General, successful applicants are notified via DOJ's Justice Grants System (JustGrants). The grant award must be accepted electronically by the receiving organizations authorized official in JustGrants.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance
Description
This program provides assistance to states in developing their state plans and make some equipment necessary available, as needed. The program also provides public information and awareness on a website in order to assist in the location of a missing persons. In addition, the program evaluates and determines the capabilities of emerging technologies to assist federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies in locating missing adults. The National Ashanti Alert Program also works with other missing person programs to assist with the location of these missing adults.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The states can request assistance in developing their state plans and make request for some equipment if necessary and as needed. These programs can also request technical assistance with drafting plans, awareness information to be shared with their communities, and request possible training for law enforcement and the public.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements