Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) awarded Maniilaq Association a Project Grant totaling $575,797 under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to advance community policing practices in tribal jurisdictions. The three-year award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, will support the procurement of basic equipment, technology, and training to enhance community policing capacity in the Kotzebue, Alaska area. These resources will enable the tribal jurisdiction to strengthen its ability to prevent and disrupt crime and violence through improved operational capabilities and staff development.

Maniilaq Association, a nonprofit Alaska Native Corporation, will utilize this funding to address critical law enforcement needs specific to the Northwest Arctic region it serves. The grant aligns with COPS program objectives to support tribal law enforcement agencies in implementing community-oriented policing strategies that foster partnerships between law enforcement and the communities they serve, ultimately enhancing public safety and community trust in the tribal jurisdiction.