OJJDP FY 2022 Alaska Native Youth Training and Technical Assistance Project | O OJJDP 2022 171315

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The OJJDP FY 2022 Alaska Native Youth Training and Technical Assistance Project is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), offered through a cooperative agreement. It is designed to fund a single organization to serve as a training and technical assistance (TTA) provider that can strengthen how Alaska Native villages and communities respond to the needs of Alaska Native youth across the full juvenile justice continuum, from early prevention efforts through intervention, treatment, and other supports.

At its core, the project focuses on building a regional network of partnerships that can help communities develop and carry out strategies grounded in Alaska Native youth cultural needs. The opportunity aligns with broader DOJ and Office of Justice Programs (OJP) priorities that emphasize civil rights and racial equity, increased access to justice, support for crime victims and justice-involved individuals, stronger community safety, and building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Within that framework, the funded TTA provider is expected to help communities plan and implement approaches that are culturally responsive and community-driven rather than one-size-fits-all.

A central requirement is strategic planning with an emphasis on sustainability. The provider is not just expected to deliver short-term trainings or one-off technical assistance, but to help build lasting, local capacity in Alaska Native villages and communities. That includes helping communities identify challenges facing Alaska Native youth at different stages (prevention, diversion, court involvement, detention, reentry, treatment and healing services), coordinate local and regional partners, and create practical tools, training, and support systems that communities can maintain over time.

Key funding details include an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and an expectation of one award total, meaning the grant is intended for a single lead entity to coordinate the work. The opportunity was posted on May 9, 2022, with an original closing date of June 27, 2022. The program falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category and is associated with CFDA number 16.731.

Eligibility is broad enough to include a range of potential lead applicants that can credibly deliver specialized training and technical assistance, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. The selected applicant would be expected to function as a regional connector and capacity-builder, working through partnerships and structured technical support to help Alaska Native communities strengthen culturally informed juvenile justice prevention and response strategies.

• The Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2022 Alaska Native Youth Training and Technical Assistance Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.731.
• This funding opportunity was created on May 09, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.

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