Synopsis

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY2025 Invited to Apply - National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program. This opportunity seeks to establish and modernize alerting systems and processes, consistent with the National Ashanti Alert Act, to assist with the reporting and location of missing adults over the age of 17. This requires close coordination with state, local, and federal officials responsible for maintaining and operating the National Emergency Alert System and National Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Response Date	May 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	842,734
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility:	Only applicants that received an official invitation letter from BJA concerning the National Ashanti Alert Network are able and eligible to apply. Applications will only be accepted from the following: The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc (IIR)

Additional Information

Agency Name	Bureau of Justice Assistance
Link to Additional Information:	https://bja.ojp.gov
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-514-9354

CFDA Program(s)

• 16.041: National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program