National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program

This program is specifically directed toward the development, implementation, and maintenance of the National Ashanti Alert Network as set forth in the Ashanti Alert Act, December 2018. Objective: The Ashanti Alert Act specifically requires the De

This program provides assistance to states in developing their state plans and make some equipment necessary available, as needed. The program also provides public information and awareness on a website in order to assist in the location of a missing persons. In addition, the program evaluates and determines the capabilities of emerging technologies to assist federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies in locating missing adults. The National Ashanti Alert Program also works with other missing person programs to assist with the location of these missing adults.

• 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 • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education • Private institutions of higher education • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education • For profit organizations other than small businesses • Other Other: Applicants must possess experience in providing training and technical assistance on a national level to state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, intelligence analysts, prosecutors, judges, staff who work in fusion centers, and other criminal justice entities who work with missing person programs. In addition, applicants are required to have the capacity to deliver training and technical assistance nationally to include remote locations and underserved communities throughout the United States and its territories, as needed

The states can request assistance in developing their state plans and make request for some equipment if necessary and as needed. These programs can also request technical assistance with drafting plans, awareness information to be shared with their communities, and request possible training for law enforcement and the public.

Award periods for Office of Justice programs generally range from 12 to 36 months. For specifics pertaining to this program, please see the current fiscal year's program solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site (https://www.ojp.gov/funding/explore/current-funding-opportunities). For additional information, see the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide section on "Period of Availability of Funds" at https://www.ojp.gov/funding/financialguidedoj/iii-postaward-requirements.

See the current fiscal year's solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site at https://www.ojp.gov/funding/explore/current-funding-opportunities and https://www.ojp.gov/funding/financialguidedoj/ii-preaward-requirements for additional information.

See the current fiscal years' program solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site at https://www.ojp.gov/funding/explore/current-funding-opportunities.

Upon approval by the Office of Justice Programs Assistant Attorney General, successful applicants are notified via DOJ's Justice Grants System (JustGrants). The grant award must be accepted electronically by the receiving organizations authorized official in JustGrants.

In some cases, award periods may be extended if specific criteria are met. For details, please review the discussion of no-cost extensions in the Criteria for Award Extension section of the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide available at https://www.ojp.gov/funding/financialguidedoj/iii-postaward-requirements.

There are no appeal rights for rejection of a discretionary application, but for discretionary awards, please see section 28 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 18.