Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Program

Post Date

January 12th 2009

Application Due Date

March 12th 2009

Funding Opportunity Number

BJA-2009-2015

CFDA Number(s)

16.596

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Number of Awards

30

Eligibility Categories

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Funding

• Award Range:

  $0 - $500000

Grant Description

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.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Justice

• Office:

  Office of Justice Programs

• Agency Contact:

  Chris Casto
  Application Technical Assistance
  202-353-7193

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Application Technical Assistance

• Agency Email Address:

  chris.casto@usdoj.gov

• Location:

  Bureau of Justice Assistance

• More Information:

  Full Announcement