U.S. Department of Justice FY26 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Notice of Funding Opportunity
🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia seeking funding for public safety and justice initiatives. Applicants may include consortia of two or more federally recognized Indian Tribes, and tribal designees for certain victim services activities. Eligible activities address criminal and juvenile justice, substance use crimes, tribal healing courts, and victim services including domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking support. Geographic scope covers all federally recognized tribes regardless of state location.
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Program description
The Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) responds to tribal leaders’ requests to improve and simplify the DOJ grant-making process. Since fiscal year (FY) 2010, DOJ has combined many of its tribal government-specific competitive funding opportunities into one notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) and requires only one application from each tribe or tribal consortium under CTAS. This approach provides federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia the opportunity to develop a comprehensive approach to public safety and victimization issues.
The FY 2026 CTAS NOFO refers to the DOJ’s tribal government-specific competitive grant programs as purpose areas (PA). Applicants may select the PA(s) that best address their tribe’s concerns related to public safety, criminal and juvenile justice, substance use related crime(s) and access to treatment and recovery support, including Tribal healing to wellness courts, and the needs of victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. The DOJ components offering tribal government grant resources through this NOFO are listed below. Applicants should refer to the PA-specific information on focus areas, funding priorities, and allowable and unallowable costs to inform the development of their project design.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Completed application form (DOJ system)
- Project narrative addressing selected purpose areas
- Tribal resolution or authorization letter
- Needs assessment and data documentation
- Budget and budget narrative for each purpose area
- Tribal government certification of federally recognized status
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Justice Assistance
- 📧 tribalgrants@usdoj.gov
- 📞 202-514-9354
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.731 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$6,305,000
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$3,478,520
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$1,000,000
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$600,000
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$546,354
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$546,354
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$546,354
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$546,354
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$546,354
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$546,353
Top States by Funding
- CA 13 awards $13.8M
- AK 27 awards $11.0M
- OK 12 awards $4.6M
- WA 7 awards $2.8M
- WI 4 awards $2.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.731). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $14,355,547 | |
| 2026 est. | $12,819,771 |
FAQ
Who can apply for CTAS funding?
Federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia (two or more tribes). Tribal designees are eligible for certain victim services programs.
What is the advantage of CTAS versus separate DOJ grants?
One simplified application covers multiple DOJ tribal grant programs. Tribes submit one comprehensive public safety plan instead of separate applications.
What activities can we fund through CTAS?
Public safety planning, criminal/juvenile justice programs, substance use treatment courts, tribal healing courts, and victim services for domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking survivors.
What is the deadline for FY 2026?
The deadline is October 15, 2026. This is a fixed annual deadline, not rolling.
Can we apply for multiple purpose areas?
Yes. Applicants select the purpose areas that best address their specific tribal public safety priorities and needs.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review all DOJ purpose areas and select only those matching your tribe's documented public safety priorities and capacity. Focus your application narrative on 2-3 core areas rather than spreading resources thin.
- Conduct robust community needs assessments with tribal council input and survivor/victim feedback. Document the data and engagement process to strengthen your proposal's credibility.
- Align your project design with each purpose area's specific focus areas and funding priorities. Read the PA-specific annexes carefully to identify allowable and unallowable costs.
- Budget conservatively and justify all costs through your needs assessment and tribal resolution. Clearly explain how funds reduce crime, improve justice outcomes, or support survivors.
- Develop a realistic implementation timeline and staffing plan. Show how your tribe will sustain activities if federal funding ends.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying for too many purpose areas without demonstrating capacity to execute all projects. Submitting generic public safety language instead of data-driven needs assessments specific to your tribe. Failing to address each purpose area's unique allowable costs and focus areas, leading to budget disqualifications.
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