Children's Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities
Active
- Assistance listing
- 16.583
- Agency
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Office of Justice Programs
Department of Justice
- Grant awards
- 201 $52,947,308 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- CJA
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Block Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Formula Grant
- Treasury account
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- 15-5041-0-2-754
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs awards grants under CFDA 16.583 to American Indian and Alaska Native communities to improve the investigation, prosecution, and handling of child abuse and neglect cases, with the most recent grant disbursement on October 1, 2025.
The program funds concrete child-protection activities at the tribal level: establishment and staffing of child advocacy centers conducting forensic interviews; hiring child victim advocates, prosecutors, and investigators dedicated to child abuse cases; training law enforcement and multidisciplinary teams in trauma-informed, culturally responsive investigation and prosecution techniques; and providing direct victim services including counseling, emergency assistance, and traditional healing support. Recent awards to the Puyallup Tribe, Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Hualapai Tribe, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes, and Kaw Nation demonstrate this scope: recipients hired child advocacy specialists, prosecutors, forensic interviewers, and victim advocates; provided staff training on trauma-informed care; established accreditation pathways; and contracted for cultural healing services and victim support.
The portfolio contains 201 total awards reaching back to 1991, with annual disbursements averaging 6–8 awards per year over the past five years. Combined federal dollars obligated total $52.9 million. Assistance type distribution is predominantly Project Grants at 76 percent (152 awards), with smaller shares of Cooperative Agreements (14 percent, 28 awards), Block Grants (7 percent, 14 awards), and Formula Grants (3 percent, 7 awards). All three funding agencies active under this Assistance Listing are components of the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs: the Office of Justice Programs core entity leads with 123 awards and $25.6 million obligated, followed by the Victims of Crime office with 45 awards and $14.3 million, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance with 33 awards and $13.1 million. Typical award magnitudes range from $300 thousand to $450 thousand over three-year project periods; awards obligate minimal non-federal match, with combined total dollars obligated at $55.1 million against federal dollars of $52.9 million.
The FY 2026 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) remains the primary vehicle for applications under this program. The notice of funding opportunity posted July 24, 2026, with a due date of October 15, 2026, is open to federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia. This program cycles through annual CTAS solicitations; the FY 2025 NOFO (due March 18, 2025) and FY 2024 NOFO (due March 8, 2024) preceded the current round. Tribal designees are eligible for certain activities under this program when operating on behalf of federally recognized tribes.
Objective and description
- Objective
Program goal(s) name: Improve handling of child abuse and neglect cases in Indian communities. Program goal(s) description: Provide funding to help American Indian and Alaska Native communities improve the investigation, prosecution, and handling of
- Description
Provide funding to help American Indian and Alaska Native communities improve the investigation, prosecution, and handling of cases of criminal child abuse and neglect (particularly child sexual abuse cases) in a manner that lessens trauma for child victims.
Eligibility
- Length and time phasing of assistance
These awards are generally awarded for a 3 year project period.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. In accordance with the C.F.R. Part 200, Standard Form 424 must be submitted by nonfederal agencies applying for funding under this program. Competitive solicitations are announced on Grants.gov.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Criteria for selecting proposals is determined as part of the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO).
- Award procedure
All final award decisions will be made by the Assistant Attorney General, unless a statute explicitly authorizes award decisions by another official or there is written delegation of authority to another official. For successful applicants, JustGrants will send a system-generated email to the Application Submitter, Authorized Representative, and Entity Administrator with information on accessing their official award package in JustGrants. The award package will include key information (such as funding amount and period of performance) as well as award conditions that must be followed. The Authorized Representative for the entity should accept or decline the award within 45 days of the notification.
- Time to approval or disapproval
The review procedure for applications is specified in the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) and generally includes eligibility and responsiveness, merit, programmatic, budget, and risk reviews.
- Renewals
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/overview
Grant opportunities
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 201 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Council Tlingit And Haida Indian Tribes Of Alaska | $2,092,531 | 4% |
| 2 | Mississippi Band Of Choctaw Indians | $2,024,174 | 4% |
| 3 | Unified Solutions Tribal Community Development Group, Inc. | $2,000,000 | 4% |
| 4 | Iowa Tribe Of Oklahoma | $1,762,702 | 3% |
| 5 | Tribal Law And Policy Institute | $1,500,000 | 3% |
| 6 | South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency | $1,342,543 | 3% |
| 7 | Alaska Native Justice Center, Inc. | $1,298,599 | 2% |
| 8 | KAW Nation | $1,054,350 | 2% |
| 9 | Red Cliff Band Of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Of Wisconsin | $1,030,397 | 2% |
| 10 | Kenaitze Indian Tribe | $899,998 | 2% |
10 of 89 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$886,256 |
| FY2025 | $2,459,459 |
| FY2024 | $2,255,407 |
| FY2023 | $2,550,000 |
| FY2022 | $2,845,059 |
| FY2021 | $7,049,138 |
| FY2019 | $3,302,478 |
| FY2018 | $1,655,451 |
| FY2017 | $2,375,805 |
| FY2015 | $2,695,831 |
| FY2013 | $450,000 |
| FY2011 | $2,931,440 |
| FY2010 | $2,962,238 |
| FY2009 | $2,794,538 |
| FY2008 | $2,454,543 |
| FY2007 | $3,671,526 |
| FY2006 | $2,755,860 |
| FY2005 | $346,265 |
| FY2004 | $325,612 |
| FY2003 | $2,337,783 |
| FY2002 | $876,884 |
| FY2001 | $2,079,833 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 16.583?
Assistance Listing 16.583 is Children's Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities, a federal grant program run by Office of Justice Programs (Department of Justice).
What is the CFDA number for Children's Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities?
Its CFDA number is 16.583: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 16.583 awarded?
201 grant awards under 16.583 have obligated $52,947,308 in federal funds to 89 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 16.583?
The recipients obligated the most under Children's Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities are Central Council Tlingit And Haida Indian Tribes Of Alaska ($2,092,531), Mississippi Band Of Choctaw Indians ($2,024,174) and Unified Solutions Tribal Community Development Group, Inc. ($2,000,000).
How much did 16.583 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 16.583 obligated $2,459,459 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 16.583?
No opportunity listed under 16.583 is open now. The latest, U.S. Department of Justice FY26 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Notice of Funding Opportunity, was posted on July 24, 2026.
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