Tribal traffic safety funding guide:a supplement to the SPR 592, Building tribal traffic safety capacity project, ADOT contract T0549A0023

              TRIBAL TRAFFIC SAFETY
FUNDING GUIDE
A Supplement to the SPR 592
Building Tribal Traffic Safety Capacity Project
ADOT Contract T0549A0023
Prepared for
Arizona Department of Transportation
Arizona Transportation Research Center
February 14, 2006
By
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
Robert Mickelson
Esther Corbett
The contents of this Funding Guide reflect the views of the authors who are responsible for the accuracy
of the information presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies
of the Arizona Department of Transportation or the Federal Highway Administration. Trade or
manufacturers' names that may appear herein are cited only because they are considered essential to the
objectives of the Funding Guide. The U. S. Government and The State of Arizona do not endorse
products or manufacturers.
Contents
i
Introduction ....................................................................................... 1
Program Matrix.................................................................................. 3
Federal Programs.............................................................................. 8
Department of Agriculture ................................................................................ 8
Rural and Community Development ................................................................................................ 8
Community Facilities Grant Program........................................................................................... 8
Rural Community Development Initiative.................................................................................. 11
Department of Education ............................................................................... 13
Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools ............................................................................................ 13
Alcohol Abuse Reduction Grant Programs................................................................................. 13
Safe Schools/ Healthy Students ................................................................................................... 15
Department of Health and Human Services .................................................. 17
Administration for Children and Families ...................................................................................... 17
Social and Economic Development Strategies ........................................................................... 17
Indian Health Service...................................................................................................................... 21
Injury Prevention Program.......................................................................................................... 21
Healthy Native Communities Fellowship................................................................................... 24
Tribal Management Grant Program ............................................................................................ 26
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration....................................................... 29
Family and Juvenile Treatment Drug Courts.............................................................................. 29
Department of the Interior .............................................................................. 31
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Transportation .................................................................... 31
Indian Reservation Roads Program ............................................................................................ 31
Indian Reservation Roads High Priority Project Program.......................................................... 35
State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program – Section 402....................................... 38
Department of Justice .................................................................................... 40
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services .......................................................................... 40
Tribal Resources Grant Program ................................................................................................ 40
Office of Justice Programs.............................................................................................................. 42
Tribal Courts Assistance Program .............................................................................................. 42
Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program .......................................................................... 44
Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Program........................................................................ 46
Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program................................................................................... 48
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program...................................................... 51
National Criminal History Improvement Program ..................................................................... 54
Bureau of Justice Assistance and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 56
Mental Health Courts Program ................................................................................................... 56
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention ................................................................. 58
Tribal Youth Program................................................................................................................. 58
Department of Transportation ........................................................................ 61
Federal Highway Administration.................................................................................................... 61
Highway Safety Improvement Program ..................................................................................... 61
Contents
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Safe Routes to School Program .................................................................................................. 63
Federal Highway Administration.................................................................................................... 65
Highway- Rail Grade Crossing.................................................................................................... 65
Federal Highway Administration.................................................................................................... 67
Surface Transportation Program ................................................................................................. 67
Federal Highway Administration.................................................................................................... 69
Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program....................................................... 69
Federal Highway Administration.................................................................................................... 71
Equity Bonus.......................................................................................................................... .... 71
Federal Highway Administration.................................................................................................... 72
Transportation Enhancement Program ....................................................................................... 72
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration........................................................................... 74
State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program – Section 402....................................... 74
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration........................................................................... 76
Seat Belt Use Programs .............................................................................................................. 76
Alcohol Impaired Driving Countermeasures Program – Section 410 ........................................ 78
Arizona Department of Transportation ......................................... 81
State Highway Program .............................................................................................................. 81
Private Sector Programs ................................................................ 83
American Automobile Association................................................................................................. 83
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety............................................................................................ 83
AmeriCorps..................................................................................................................... ............... 85
Indian Tribes Grants Program..................................................................................................... 85
AT& T.............................................................................................................................. ............... 88
Education and Civic and Community Service Grants ................................................................ 88
Ford Foundation..................................................................................................................... ........ 91
Ford Foundation Grants and Loans............................................................................................. 91
W. K. Kellogg Foundation.............................................................................................................. 94
W. K. Kellog Foundation Grants ................................................................................................ 94
Lumina Foundation for Education .................................................................................................. 97
Lumina Foundation for Education Grants .................................................................................. 97
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation................................................................................................ 100
Health and Healthcare Grants ................................................................................................... 100
Innovative Financing .................................................................... 103
Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Transportation ................................................................... 103
Indian Reservation Roads Program Flexible Financing Provisions ......................................... 103
Arizona Department of Transportation......................................................................................... 105
Highway Expansion and Extension Loan Program .................................................................. 105
List of Acronyms........................................................................... 108
Introduction
1
This funding guide was prepared for the purpose of
identifying funding sources to support the development of
tribal traffic safety programs or projects and is a
supplement to the Arizona Department of Transportation
Research Project SPR 592. The guide objective is to
provide tribal governments with funding program
information to determine:
􀁦 What highway safety funding sources to pursue and
􀁦 How to access those funding sources?
The program descriptions are organized by federal, state
and privates sources. The federally funded programs are
listed according to sponsoring agencies and program
offices. Since many federally funded programs are
administered through the states, the administration
responsibilities and contacts are also identified.
This document was developed for the Arizona
Department of Transportation and references state
government level program administrators in Arizona.
Tribal governments located in other states will need to
contact the program funding agency or the state
departments of transportation or the Governors’ Offices
to identify state program contacts. The program
descriptions include:
􀁦 Program Name
􀁦 Funding and Administering Agencies
􀁦 Program Description
􀁦 Program Funding Uses
􀁦 Funding Eligibility
􀁦 Funding Source and Level
􀁦 Funding Requirements
􀁦 Application Requirements
􀁦 Application Timing
􀁦 Contacts
􀁦 Sources
Although this guide is intended to be comprehensive,
there may be unidentified programs, and congressional or
administrative actions may terminate or modify the
programs contained in this guide. During the
development of the guide, the federal surface
transportation program transitioned from the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century ( TEA- 21)
to the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Prior to applying:
Υ Review the following program
descriptions to become familiar with
programs of interest.
Υ Contact the funding agencies to
clearly understand the funding
criteria, process, mandatory
requirements, and prospects for
funding.
Υ Assess which resources will provide
a significant pay off for tribal traffic
safety activities before spending time
and resources to develop an
application.
Introduction
2
Transportation Equity Act – A Legacy for Users
( SAFETEA- LU). Programs affected by SAFETEA- LU
are identified, with the new provisions included to the
extent known.
Following this Introduction, Table 1, Matrix of Program
Uses and Application Deadlines, charts the eligible
activities and typical deadlines for each program listed in
order of the Table of Contents.
Program Matrix
3
Table 1: Matrix of Program Uses and Application Deadlines
Program Uses
Program
Roadway
Improvements
Multiple Uses
Transportation*
Data, Planning
& Studies
Alcohol & Drugs
Occupant
Protection
Child Passenger
Safety
Community &
School Safety
Behavioral
Safety
Courts
Law &
Enforcement
Emergency
Response
Prevention &
Treatment
Education &
Training
Community Dev
& Infrastructure
Equipment
Capacity
Building
Typical
Application
Deadline
Community
Facilities Grant X X X X Anytime
Rural Community
Development X X X X January annually
Alcohol Abuse
Reduction X X X X X March annually
Safe Schools/ Healthy
Students X X X X X April annually
Social & Economic
Development
Strategies ( SEDS)
X X X X X X X X X April annually
Injury Prevention
Program X X X X X X X X X X X X Variable, every 3
to 5 years
Healthy Native
Communities
Fellowship
X X X X X X X September
annually
Tribal Management
Grant Program X X X August annually
Family and Juvenile
Treatment Drug
Courts
X X X X X X X April annually
* The category, Multiple Uses Transportation, includes non- roadway improvements, such as: pedestrian, bicycle, transit facilities and services, and off- road
projects including wildlife hazardous elimination and parking facilities.
Program Matrix
4
Table 1: Matrix of Program Uses and Application Deadlines
Program Uses
Program
Roadway
Improvements
Multiple Uses
Transportation*
Data, Planning &
Studies
Alcohol & Drugs
Occupant
Protection
Child Passenger
Safety
Community &
School Safety
Behavioral Safety
Courts
Law &
Enforcement
Emergency
Response
Prevention &
Treatment
Education &
Training
Community Dev
& Infrastructure
Equipment
Capacity
Building
Typical
Application
Deadline
Indian Reservation
Roads ( IRR)
Formula Program
X X X X X X X X X X X July annually and as
needed
IRR High Priority
Projects Program X X X X X X X X X X November annually
Indian Highway
Safety Program X X X X X X X X X X X X X April annually
Tribal Resources
Grant Program X X X X May annually
Tribal Courts
Assistance Program X X X X X January annually
Indian Alcohol and
Substance Abuse
Program
X X X X X X X X X January annually
Correctional
Facilities on Tribal
Lands
X X X X Dependent on funding
availability
Drug Court
Discretionary
Grants
X X X X March annually
* The category, Multiple Uses Transportation, includes non- roadway improvements, such as: pedestrian, bicycle, transit facilities and services, and off- road
projects including wildlife hazardous elimination and parking facilities.
Program Matrix
5
Table 1: Matrix of Program Uses and Application Deadlines
Program Uses
Program
Roadway
Improvements
Multiple Uses
Transportation*
Data, Planning &
Studies
Alcohol & Drugs
Occupant
Protection
Child Passenger
Safety
Community &
School Safety
Behavioral Safety
Courts
Law &
Enforcement
Emergency
Response
Prevention &
Treatment
Education &
Training
Community Dev
& Infrastructure
Equipment and
Software
Capacity
Building
Typical
Application
Deadline
Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice
Assistance Grants
X X X X X March annually Fed
February annually State
National Criminal
History
Improvement
Program
X X X X X X X X March annually
Mental Health
Courts Program X X X X X X X X Dependent on funding
availability
Tribal Youth
Program X X X X X X X X March annually
Highway Safety
Improvement
Program
X X X X X X X X X X X Anytime
Safe Routes to
School X X X X X X X Unknown
New Program
Highway- Rail Grade
Crossing X X X Anytime
Surface
Transportation
Program
X X X X X X X X Anytime
* The category, Multiple Uses Transportation, includes non- roadway improvements, such as: pedestrian, bicycle, transit facilities and services, and off- road
projects including wildlife hazardous elimination and parking facilities.
Program Matrix
6
Table 1: Matrix of Program Uses and Application Deadlines
Program Uses
Program
Roadway
Improvements
Multiple Uses
Transportation*
Data, Planning &
Studies
Alcohol & Drugs
Occupant
Protection
Child Passenger
Safety
Community &
School Safety
Behavioral Safety
Courts
Law &
Enforcement
Emergency
Response
Prevention &
Treatment
Education &
Training
Community Dev
& Infrastructure
Equipment and
Software
Capacity
Building
Typical
Application
Deadline
Highway Bridge
Replacement &
Rehabilitation
X X Anytime
Equity Bonus X X X X X X X X X X X X Anytime
Transportation
Enhancement X X X X X Summer annually
State & Community
Highway Safety
Grants
X X X X X X X X X X X X X April annually
Seat Belt Use
Programs X X X X X X X X Unknown
New Programs
Impaired Driving
Grants X X X X X X X X Unknown annually
State Highway
Program X X X X X X X Anytime
AAA Foundation for
Traffic Safety X X X X X X X Summer annually
Americorps Indian
Tribes Grants X X X X X X X X February annually
* The category, Multiple Uses Transportation, includes non- roadway improvements, such as: pedestrian, bicycle, transit facilities and services, and off- road
projects including wildlife hazardous elimination and parking facilities.
Program Matrix
7
Table 1: Matrix of Program Uses and Application Deadlines
Program Uses
Program
Roadway
Improvements
Multiple Uses
Transportation*
Data, Planning &
Studies
Alcohol & Drugs
Occupant
Protection
Child Passenger
Safety
Community &
School Safety
Behavioral Safety
Courts
Law &
Enforcement
Emergency
Response
Prevention &
Treatment
Education &
Training
Community Dev
& Infrastructure
Equipment and
Software
Capacity
Building
Typical
Application
Deadline
AT& T Education &
Civic & Community
Service Grants
X X X X X X X X X Anytime
Ford Foundation
Grants & Loans X X X X X X X X Anytime
W. K. Kellogg
Foundation Grants X X X X X X X X Anytime
Lumina Foundation
for Education
Grants
X X X X X X Anytime
Robert Wood
Johnson Health &
Healthcare Grants
X X X X X X Anytime
IRR Flexible
Financing X X X X X X X X X X X Anytime
Highway Expansion
& Extension Loans X Quarterly
* The category, Multiple Uses Transportation, includes non- roadway improvements, such as: pedestrian, bicycle, transit facilities and services, and off- road
projects including wildlife hazardous elimination and parking facilities.
Department of Agriculture
8
Rural and Community Development
Community Facilities Grant Program Program Description: The Community Facilities Grant
Program ( CFGP) provides grants to assist the
development of essential community facilities in rural
areas and towns of up to 20,000 in population. Grants are
authorized on a graduated scale. Applicants located in
small communities with low populations and low
incomes will receive a higher percentage of grants.
Program Funding Uses: Grant funds can be used to
construct, enlarge, or improve community facilities for
health care, public safety, and community and public
services. This may include equipment purchases required
for a facility's operation. A grant may be made in
combination with other CFGP financial assistance, such
as a direct or guaranteed loan, applicant contributions, or
loans and grants from other sources.
Examples of essential transportation- related community
facilities include the following:
􀁦 Street Improvements
􀁦 Sidewalks
􀁦 Police, Fire and Rescue Vehicles
􀁦 Special Transportation Equipment
􀁦 Bus Service/ Equipment
􀁦 Off- street Parking
􀁦 Communications Center
􀁦 Data Processing Center
This program is typically used to fund projects under
special initiatives, such as American Indian community
development efforts.
Funding Eligibility: Grants are available to public
entities, non- profit corporations and tribal governments.
In addition, applicants must have the legal authority
necessary for:
1) Construction, operation, and maintenance of the
proposed facility, and
2) Be unable to acquire needed funds from commercial
sources at reasonable rates and terms.
Funding Source and Level: The funding source is the
United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA) Rural
Development Community Programs Division. The
program is administered through the Rural Development
Agency/ Program:
USDA Rural Development
Community Programs Division
1400 Independence Avenue, SW.
Washington, D. C. 20250- 0700
Phone: ( 202) 720- 1490
Fax: ( 202) 690- 0471
Contact( s):
Leonard Gradillas
Community Facilities Program Director
Rural Development Arizona State Office
3003 North Central Ave., Suite 900
Phoenix, Arizona 85012- 2906
Phone: ( 602) 280- 8745
Email: leonard. gradillas@ az. usda. gov
Fax: ( 602) 280- 8881
Websites:
http:// www. rurdev. usda. gov/ rd/ pubs/ pa15
57. htm
http:// www. rurdev. usda. gov/ az/ Index. htm
Reference:
Title 7 CFR
Department of Agriculture
9
Office in each state.
The amount of grant assistance for project costs depends
upon the:
1) Median household income and the population in the
community where the project is located, and
2) Availability of grant funds.
In most instances, projects that are granted financial
assistance receive a high rating and are leveraged with
other loan and grant awards. Grant assistance may be
available for up to 75 percent of the project costs. Grant
funding limitations are based on population and income,
economic feasibility, and availability of funds.
Approximately $ 200,000 annually is available for
Arizona.
The average grant award in Fiscal Year ( FY) 1999 was
$ 30,700.
The total amount of grants and loans made by USDA to
Tribes in Arizona during 2001- 2002 exceeded $ 32
million.
Funding Requirements: Selected projects are rated
using a priority point system. Projects that will receive
priority are those that:
􀁦 Serve small communities - with the highest priority
going to projects located in a community with a
population of 5,000 or less.
􀁦 Serve low- income communities - with the highest
priority going to projects serving communities with
median household incomes below the higher of the
poverty line or 60% of the State non- metropolitan
median household income.
􀁦 Provide healthcare, public safety, or public and
community services.
Application Requirements: Applications are filed with
the USDA Rural Development ( RD) State offices. RD
staff are available to discuss a community's needs as well
as services available from RD and sister agencies within
USDA. Detailed information and applications for
financial assistance are available through RD State
Offices.
The application process for CFGP Direct loans and
Grants, or a combination of both, is a two- stage process.
An applicant must submit documentation to support its
Department of Agriculture
10
eligibility status and priority for funding before making a
formal application. The form needed to start the
application process is standard form ( SF) 424.2,
Application for Federal Assistance.
Application Timing: Available anytime.
Department of Agriculture
11
Rural Community Development Initiative Program Description: The Rural Community
Development Initiative ( RCDI) program provides grants
to qualified intermediary organizations that will provide
financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop
their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to
housing, community facilities, or community and
economic development.
Program Funding Uses: These include the following:
􀁦 Provide financial and technical assistance to
develop recipients' capacity and ability to undertake
projects related to community facilities, or
community and economic development, i. e., the
intermediary hires a staff person to provide
technical assistance to the recipient or the recipient
hires a staff person, under the supervision of the
intermediary, to carry out the financial and technical
assistance provided by the intermediary.
􀁦 Develop the capacity of recipients to increase their
leveraging ability and access to alternative funding
sources by providing training and staffing.
􀁦 Assist recipients to complete pre- development
requirements for community facilities, or
community and economic development projects by
providing resources for professional services such
as engineering.
􀁦 Improve recipient’s organizational capacity by
providing training and resource material in areas
such as developing strategic plans, management,
and information technology.
􀁦 Purchase computers, software, and printers at the
recipient level when directly related to the financial
or technical assistance program being undertaken by
the intermediary.
Funding Eligibility: The intermediary can be a private or
public organization, including a tribal organization that
has been legally organized a minimum of 3 years and has
experience working with recipients eligible for this
program. Recipients can be federally recognized Tribes
located in eligible rural areas.
Funding Source and Level: The funding source is the
United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA) Rural
Development Community Programs Division. The
program is administered through the Rural Development
Agency/ Program:
USDA Rural Development
Community Programs Division
1400 Independence Avenue, SW.
Washington, D. C. 20250- 0700
Phone: ( 202) 720- 1490
Fax: ( 202) 690- 0471
Contact( s):
Leonard Gradillas
Community Facilities Program Director
Rural Development Arizona State Office
3003 North Central Ave., Suite 900
Phoenix, Arizona 85012- 2906
Phone: ( 602) 280- 8745
Email:
leonard. gradillas@ az. usda. gov
Fax: ( 602) 280- 8881
Websites:
http:// www. rurdev. usda. gov/ rd/ pubs/ pa15
57. htm
http:// www. rurdev. usda. gov/ az/ Index. htm
Reference: Title 7 CFR
Department of Agriculture
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Office in each state.
Approximately $ 6 million was available nationally in FY
2005 for this program.
The total amount of grants and loans made by USDA to
Tribes in Arizona during 2001- 2002 exceeded $ 32
million.
Funding Requirements: A funding application,
consisting of multiple forms, is required.
Application Requirements: Specific application
requirements can be found in the October 27, 2004,
Federal Register and at the following website:
http:// www. rurdev. usda. gov/ rhs/ rcdi/ rcdi_ forms. htm
Application Timing: The annual application deadline is
typically January.
Department of Education
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Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools
Alcohol Abuse Reduction Grant
Programs
Program Description: The purpose of the Alcohol
Abuse Reduction Grant Program is to provide grants to
local educational agencies ( LEAs) to develop and
implement innovative and effective programs to reduce
alcohol abuse in secondary schools.
A Local Education Agency ( LEA) is defined by the
Department of Education as:
􀁦 A public board of education or other public
authority legally constituted within a State for either
administrative control or direction of, or to perform
service functions for, public elementary or
secondary schools in:
• A city, county, township, school district, or
other political subdivision of a State; or
• Such combination of school districts or counties
a State recognizes as an administrative agency
for its public elementary or secondary schools;
or
􀁦 Any other public institution or agency that has
administrative control and direction of a public
elementary or secondary school.
Program Funding Uses: A project must develop and
implement innovative and effective programs to reduce
alcohol abuse in secondary schools.
A project must include one or more of the proven
strategies for reducing underage alcohol abuse as
determined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration ( SAMHSA);
Other activities can be carried out under the grant that are
not part of a SAMHSA model program, if it can be shown
in the application that the proposed activities will be
effective in reducing underage alcohol abuse, including
references to the past effectiveness of such activities.
A number of model programs are described at the
following website by clicking on alcohol use/ abuse under
Content Focus:
http:// www. modelprograms. samhsa. gov/ template_ cf. cfm?
page= model_ list
Funding Eligibility: Only LEAs are eligible for this
funding.
Agency/ Program:
Department of Education, Office of Safe
and Drug Free Schools
Contact( s):
Ethel F. Jackson
U. S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW., Room 3E246
Washington, DC 20202- 6450
Phone: ( 202) 260- 2812
Email: ethel. jackson@ ed. gov
Websites:
http:// www. ed. gov/ programs/ dvpalcohola
buse/ index. html
http:// www. modelprograms. samhsa. gov/ t
emplate_ cf. cfm? page= model_ list
http:// a257. g. akamaitech. net/ 7/ 257/ 2422/
01jan20051800/ edocket. access. gpo. gov/
2005/ E5- 532. htm
References:
34 CFR 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 97,
98, and 99
Department of Education
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Funding Source and Level: The program is funded and
administered through the Department of Education Office
of Safe and Drug Free Schools. An estimated $ 22.6
million in Department of Education funding are available
nationwide for FY 2005. Up to 25 percent of this amount
may be reserved for grants to low- income and rural
LEAs. The estimated award range is between $ 300,000
and $ 500,000. There were an estimated 57 awards for FY
2005. Additional awards from the list of FY 2005 non-funded
applications could be made in FY 2006.
Funding Requirements: The maximum project period
for any award is 36 months. Cost sharing is not required.
Application Requirements: An application is required.
Applications from rural and low- income applicants will
be scored separately.
Three measures have been developed for evaluating the
overall effectiveness of the Grants to Reduce Alcohol
Abuse competition:
1) The percentage of grantees whose target students
show a measurable decrease in binge drinking;
2) The percentage of grantees that show a measurable
increase in the percentage of target students who
believe that alcohol abuse is harmful to their health;
and
3) The percentage of grantees that show a measurable
increase in the percentage of target students who
disapprove of alcohol abuse.
These three measures constitute the USDA indicators of
success. Consequently, grant applicants are advised to
carefully consider these three measures in the
development of the design concept, project
implementation, and project. If funded, applicants will be
required to provide statistical evidence of progress made
in the annual performance report.
Application Timing: The annual application deadline
for funding is typically March.
Additional grant and application information is available
in the February 9, 2005, Federal Register at the following
website:
http:// a257. g. akamaitech. net/ 7/ 257/ 2422/ 01jan20051800/
edocket. access. gpo. gov/ 2005/ E5- 532. htm
Department of Education
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Safe Schools/ Healthy Students Program Description: The Safe Schools/ Healthy
Students program financially supports Local Educational
Agencies ( LEAs) for the development of community-wide
approaches to creating safe and drug- free schools
and promoting healthy childhood development. Programs
are intended to prevent violence and the illegal use of
drugs and to promote safety and discipline. Coordination
with other community- based organizations is required.
See the following website for a more complete
description of the program:
http:// www. ed. gov/ programs/ dvpsafeschools/ index. html
Program Funding Uses: To be funded, local
comprehensive strategies must address the following six
elements, but may address other elements as determined
by the needs of the community:
1) Must provide a safe school environment.
2) Must offer alcohol-, other drug-, and violence-prevention
activities and early intervention for
troubled students.
3) Must offer school and community mental health
preventive and treatment intervention programs.
4) Must offer early childhood psychosocial and
emotional developmental programs.
5) Must support and connect schools and communities.
6) Must support safe school policies.
Examples of funded programs are shown at the website
by clicking on “ Awards.”
Funding Eligibility: Only LEAs are eligible to apply for
these funds. Consortiums of tribal LEAs may apply.
Funding Source and Level: This program is jointly
funded and administered by the Departments of
Education, Justice, and Health and Human Services. The
program is administered through the Office of Safe and
Drug Free Schools in the Department of Education.
Department of Education funding for this program is
approximately $ 100 million nationally per year. Grants
range from $ 1- 2 million. In FY 2005, about 45 grants
were expected to be awarded.
Funding Requirements: A grant application is required.
Application Requirements: Specific application
requirements for FY 2005 funding can be found at the
Agency/ Program:
Department of Education, Office of Safe
and Drug Free Schools
Contact( s):
Karen Dorsey
U. S. Department of Education, OSDFS
400 Maryland Ave., S. W., Rm. 3E347,
FB- 6
Washington, DC 20202- 6450
Phone: ( 202) 260- 3954
Email: karen. dorsey@ ed. gov
OR
Jane Hodgdon
Phone: ( 202) 205- 3731
Email: jane. hodgdon@ ed. gov
Fax: ( 202) 260- 7767
Websites:
http:// www. ed. gov/ programs/ dvpsafesch
ools/ index. html
http:// www. ed. gov/ programs/ dvpsafesch
ools/ applicant. html
References:
34 CFR 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 98,
and 99
Department of Education
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following website:
http:// www. ed. gov/ programs/ dvpsafeschools/ applicant. ht
ml
Application Timing: The annual application deadline for
funding is typically March.
Department of Health and Human Services
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Administration for Children and Families
Social and Economic Development
Strategies
Program Description: The Social and Economic
Development Strategies ( SEDS) goals and areas of
interest are focused on strengthening children, families,
and communities through incorporated community- based
organizations, Tribes, and Village governments. Areas of
interest for the Administration for Native Americans
( ANA) are projects, which are supportive of Native
American communities.
This program emphasizes community- based partnerships
and projects. This emphasis will increase the number of
grants to local community organizations and expand the
number of partnerships among locally based non- profit
organizations.
Financial assistance under the SEDS program is provided
utilizing a competitive process in accordance with the
Native American Programs Act of 1974, as amended.
ANA’s policy is based on three interrelated goals:
1) Economic Development: To foster the development
of stable diversified local economies and economic
activities that provide jobs, options and
opportunities that promote economic well- being in
Native American communities.
2) Social Development: To support local access to,
control of, and coordination with, programs and
services that safeguard the health, well- being, and
culture of native peoples, and;
3) Governance: To assist Tribes and Alaska Native
village governments to build capacity that results in
local control and decision- making over their
resources.
Program Funding Uses: ANA is interested in projects
designed to grow Native American economies, strengthen
Native families, and decrease the high rate of social
challenges caused by the lack of community- based
business, social, and economic infrastructure. ANA
encourages Native American tribes and organizational
leaders to propose, coordinate and implement
community- based projects to meet the needs of its
community members and develop options and
opportunities for future generations.
The economic development and governance goal areas
have the most relevance to safety projects. The SEDS
Agency/ Program:
Administration for Native Americans
Contact( s):
Theron Wauneka
Project Manager
ACKCO, INC.
1326 N. Central Avenue, Ste. 208
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Toll Free: ( 800) 525- 2859
Phone: ( 602) 253- 9211 X 155
Email: theron. wauneka@ ackco. com
Fax: ( 602) 253- 9135
Websites:
http:// www. acf. hhs. gov/ programs/ ana/
http:// www. acf. hhs. gov/ grants/ open/ HHS
- 2005- ACF- ANA- NA- 0003. html
www. grants. gov
References:
45 CFR Parts 72, 92 and 1336
42 U. S. C 2991
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program areas of interest for economic development and
governance include the following.
􀁦 Projects to strengthen an organization’s capacity to
deliver business technical assistance, workshops,
financial literacy programs, and that create, expand,
and retain public and private sector community-based
businesses.
􀁦 Projects to plan and coordinate emergency response
services within the community and with State and
local governments to protect against acts of nature
and other catastrophic events such as fire, floods,
and environmental catastrophes.
􀁦 Projects to develop community transportation
activities that support the needs of the elderly, the
disabled, and the local workforce.
􀁦 Projects to develop organizational and management
capacity building activities that enhance
community- based program delivery systems and
services.
􀁦 Projects to enact laws that support and enforce
business and investment transactions, contracts, and
property rights. For example, develop and
implement uniform commercial codes ( business
codes) and tax codes.
􀁦 Projects to enact laws, ordinances, and policies, to
develop, expand, and/ or enhance utility and
communications infrastructures.
􀁦 Projects to establish and implement technology
management information systems to assist with the
effective and efficient administration of tribal
government programs.
􀁦 Projects to develop or amend tribal constitutions,
government procedures and functions, by- laws or
codes, and council or executive branch duties in
order to improve the regulatory, judicial and/ or
administrative infrastructure of tribal and village
governments.
SEDS Program success stories are shown at the following
website:
http:// www. acf. hhs. gov/ programs/ ana/ programs/ success. h
tml
Funding Eligibility: The following organization types
are eligible to apply for SEDS funding.
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􀁦 Federally recognized Indian Tribes;
􀁦 Consortia of Indian Tribes;
􀁦 Incorporated non- Federally recognized Tribes.
􀁦 Incorporated non- profit multi- purpose community-based
Indian organizations;
􀁦 Urban Indian Centers;
􀁦 National or regional incorporated non- profit Native
American organizations with Native American
community- specific objectives.
Funding Source and Level: The program is funded by
the Department of Health and Human Services through
the Administration for Children and Families. It is
administered by the Administration for Native
Americans.
Total funding for the SEDS Program is approximately
$ 18 million nationally. $ 25,000 is the minimum project
award and $ 500,000 is the maximum project award. In
FY 2005, there were 68 awards made for a total of about
$ 16.6 million. An applicant must provide a minimum 20
percent non- federal match of the approved project costs.
Funding Requirements: An application is required.
Application Requirements:
􀁦 An application from a Tribe or Native American
organization must be from the governing body.
􀁦 A non- profit organization submitting an application
must submit proof of its non- profit status in its
application at the time of submission.
􀁦 If the applicant, other than a Tribe, is proposing a
project benefiting Native Americans, or both, it
must provide assurance that its duly elected or
appointed board of directors is representative of the
community to be served.
􀁦 To establish compliance, an applicant should
provide supporting documentation and assurance
that it’s duly elected or appointed board of directors
has a Native American majority membership.
􀁦 Applicants must describe how the proposed project
objectives and activities relate to a locally
determined strategy.
􀁦 Proposed projects must consider the maximum use
of all available community- based resources.
􀁦 Proposed projects must present a strategy to
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overcome the challenges that hinder movement
toward self- sufficiency in the community.
􀁦 Applicants proposing an Economic Development
project should address the project's viability. A
business plan, if applicable, must be included to
describe the project's feasibility, cash flow, and
approach for the implementation and marketing of
the business.
􀁦 ANA will not accept applications from tribal
components, which are tribally authorized divisions
of a larger tribe, which are not approved by the
governing body of the tribe.
􀁦 ANA funds projects not programs. Proposed
projects must have definitive goals and objectives
that will be achieved by the end of the project
period. All projects funded by ANA must be
completed, or self- sustaining, or supported by other
than ANA funding at the end of the project period.
A completed application for assistance under this
Program consists of three parts.
1) Part One is the SF 424 and other Required
Government Forms, and other required
documentation.
2) Part Two of the application is the project substance
of the application. This section of the application
may not exceed 45 pages.
3) Part Three of the application is the Appendix. This
section of the application may not exceed 20 pages
( the exception to this 20 page limit applies only to
projects that require, if relevant to the project, a
Business Plan or any Third- Party Agreements).
Application requirements for FY 2005 can be found at the
following website:
http:// www. acf. hhs. gov/ grants/ open/ HHS- 2005- ACF-ANA-
NA- 0003. html
Application requirements for FY 2006 will be posted at
www. grants. gov
Training for preparing grant applications is provided
through contract agencies. ACKCO, INC. provides this
training in western states.
Application Timing: The annual application deadline
for funding is typically April.
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Indian Health Service
Injury Prevention Program
Program Description: The Injury Prevention Program
provides funding for basic and advanced injury
prevention ( Part I) and injury intervention ( Part II)
projects.
Program Funding Uses: Funding for a basic Part I
injury prevention project can be used to build tribal
capacity for preventing any type of identified injury
problem facing a tribal government. Funding for an
advanced Part I injury prevention project is intended to
advance injury prevention efforts that are currently being
funded under a Part I basic injury prevention project.
The Part II intervention projects funds are to develop,
implement, and evaluate proven or promising injury
prevention intervention programs. These types of
interventions are those that have been tested and accepted
widely to prevent injury morbidity and mortality. Projects
include, but are not limited to, programs designed to
reduce alcohol- related injuries, i. e., supporting initiatives
to reduce drinking and driving, etc. Other projects include
seat belt promotion campaigns, pedestrian safety, child
passenger safety, smoke alarm distribution programs,
domestic violence programs, suicide prevention, youth
violence prevention, elder fall prevention, home safety,
drowning prevention and Emergency Medical Services
for Children ( EMSC) projects.
Police salaries, police weapon supplies, uniforms, safety-bulletproofed
vests are unallowable costs for this funding.
Purchases must be aligned with the completion of the
goals and objectives of the project ( Equipment to support
DWI initiatives are acceptable purchase, i. e., breath
analyzer testing equipment, etc.). Purchases will be
scrutinized on how they relate to project's objectives.
Funding Eligibility: Tribes must have a population of at
least 2500 to qualify for the Part I basic and advanced
injury prevention programs. There is no population
requirement for the Part II injury intervention program.
Only Tribes and organizations that are current recipients
of the 2000- 2005 Indian Health Service ( IHS) Injury
Prevention Cooperative Agreements are eligible for the
Part I advanced injury program.
Project awardees must be a Tribe or Tribal/ urban/ non-
Agency/ Program:
Indian Health Service
Contact( s):
Nancy Bill
Principal Injury Prevention Consultant
Indian Health Service
Office of Environmental Health and
Engineering
Phone: ( 301) 443- 0105
Email: Nancy. Bill2@ ihs. gov
Website:
http:// www. ihs. gov/ NonMedicalPrograms/
gogp/ IP_ HHS_ 2005_ IHS_ IPP_ 0001. asp
References:
93.284 in the Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance
Indian Health Care Improvement Act,
U. S. C. 1602 ( b)( 17)
25 U. S. C. 1652
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profit Indian organization.
Funding Source and Level: The program is funded by
the Department of Health and Human Services. It is
administered through the Indian Health Service Office of
Environmental Health and Engineering.
Total funding available for the program in FY 2005 was
$ 1.475 million.
Part I basic injury prevention project awards will range
from $ 25,000 to $ 50,000 and account for about 47
percent of the total program funds. It is estimated that 33
basic awards were made in FY 2005.
Advanced injury prevention project awards will range
from $ 25,000 to $ 75,000 and account for about 46
percent of the total program funds. Approximately nine
advance awards were made in FY 2005.
Part II injury intervention project awards will be $ 10,000
and account for approximately 7 percent of the program
funds. An estimated 10 intervention awards were made
in FY 2005.
The awards are made for a 12- month budget period.
Recipients may receive continuation awards for up to the
maximum project period based on satisfactory
performance, availability of funding and IHS need. The
project periods are five years for Part I projects, and three
years for Part II projects.
Funding Requirements: There are no matching
requirements for this program. A formal application is
required. The Injury Prevention Program is a cooperative
agreement program, requiring the award recipient to work
closely with the IHS during the life of the project.
Application Requirements: There are formal application
requirements summarized as follows:
The application narrative ( not including the abstract,
work plan, Tribal resolutions, letters of support, standard
forms, table of contents, budget, budget justification,
multi- year budget, multi- year budget justification, and
other appendix items) must not exceed 15 typed pages.
􀁦 Abstract
􀁦 Background, Need for Assistance, Capacity
Building
􀁦 Goals & Objectives
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􀁦 Methods and Staffing
􀁦 Evaluation
􀁦 Collaboration
􀁦 Budget and Accompanying Justification
􀁦 Appendix
Application requirements are detailed at the following
website:
http:// www. ihs. gov/ NonMedicalPrograms/ gogp/ IP_ HHS_
2005_ IHS_ IPP_ 0001. asp
Application Timing: Requests for project proposals are
usually issued every 3 to 5 years.
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Healthy Native Communities Fellowship
Program Description: The Healthy Native Communities
Fellowship develops and supports teams of change agents
and committed leaders who wish to deepen their ability to
promote wellness in Native communities.
Program Funding Uses: The program develops two to
three person teams that are part of an on- going
community group working towards community wellness.
The Fellowship creates the opportunity to experience and
try new tools, practice new skills, and nurture new
leadership actions. Fellows are encouraged to take risks
and “ stretch” their own images and perceptions of
themselves, their Fellowship Team, and their
communities. Fellowship teams actively share the skills,
knowledge, tools and perspectives gained from the
Fellowship back home with their community group in
between the Fellowship retreats.
Funding Eligibility: The Fellowship requires that
selected teams represent existing community wellness
groups, coalitions or initiatives. This approach ensures
that fellows have a strong community base when they
return home. This provides fellows with built- in support
to try new skills, apply new approaches and to coach each
other during the year and beyond. Team members and
the community must make a year- long commitment to the
program.
Funding Source and Level: The program is funded by
the Department of Health and Human Services Indian
Health Service and administered through its Healthy
Native Communities Fellowship Office in Shiprock, New
Mexico.
The Healthy Native Community Fellowship pays for
team member’s travel to and from retreats; meals and
lodging at retreats; and tuition for the Fellowship. The
fellow’s organization contributes release time from work
to attend four weeklong Fellowship retreats; 6 hours per
week to work on the action learning process; and Internet
and computer access.
Funding Requirements: A community team must submit
application packets. Applications from individuals are
not accepted.
Application Requirements: Each applying team must
identify the community wellness coalition, health board
or other Native community wellness initiative they
Agency:
Indian Health Service
Contacts:
Marita Jones
Healthy Native Communities Fellowship
NNMC, Health Promotion
North Hwy 491, PO Box 160
Shiprock, NM 87420
Phone: ( 505) 368- 6567
Email: marita. jones@ ihs. gov
OR
Karen Sandoval
Phone: ( 505) 368- 6566
Email: karen. sandoval@ ihs. gov
Email:
healthycommunities@ shiprock. ihs. gov
Websites:
http:// www. ihs. gov/ hpdp
http:// www. ihs. gov/ hpdp/ documents/ 2006
_ HNCF_ Application. doc
http:// www. healthynativecommunities. org
/ filedownload? databaseName= IHS& table
Name= materials& columnName= content
& dbOwner= dbo& referenceTableName=
materials_ file_ meta& keyName= material_
id& rowId= 138
Reference: None
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represent. This coalition, board, or initiative will be
expected to provide support for the applying team
members back home during the Fellowship year, if
accepted. Each applying team member must fill out an
individual application and submit together with the
overall team application in one packet.
Specific application forms are required to be submitted.
They include a Fellow Commitments Agreement.
The complete application instructions can be found at the
following website:
http:// www. ihs. gov/ hpdp/ documents/ 2006_ HNCF_ Applic
ation. doc
Application Timing: The annual application deadline
for funding is typically September for the following fiscal
year.
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Tribal Management Grant Program Program Description: The Tribal Management Grant
Program ( TMGP) is a national competitive discretionary
grant program established to assist federally recognized
Tribes and tribally sanctioned tribal organizations in:
􀁦 Assuming all or part of existing Indian Health
Service ( IHS) programs, services, functions, and
activities ( PSFA).
􀁦 Obtaining technical assistance from providers
designated by the Tribe/ tribal organization
( including Tribes/ tribal organizations that operate
mature contracts) for the purposes of program
planning and evaluation, including the development
of any management systems necessary for contract
management and the development of cost allocation
plans for indirect cost rates.
􀁦 Planning, designing, and evaluating Federal health
programs serving the Tribe/ tribal organization,
including Federal administrative functions.
Program Funding Uses: The TMGP consists of four
types of projects:
1) Feasibility studies – Maximum funding $ 70,000 for
12 months. A feasibility study is a study of a
specific IHS program or segment of a program to
determine if tribal management of the program is
possible.
2) Planning – Maximum funding $ 50,000 for 12
months. Planning is a collection of data to establish
goals and performance measures for the operation
of current health programs or anticipated PSFAs.
Planning will specify the design of health programs
and the management systems ( including appropriate
policies and procedures) to accomplish the health
priorities of the Tribe/ tribal organization. For
example, planning could include the development
of a Tribal Specific Health Plan or a Strategic
Health Plan. Planning to address the objectives of
Healthy People 2010 is important.
3) Evaluation studies – Maximum funding $ 50,000 for
12 months. An evaluation study is the systematic
collection, analysis, and interpretation of data for
the purpose of determining the value of a program.
The extent of the evaluation study could relate to
the goals and objectives, policies and procedures, or
programs regarding targeted groups. The evaluation
Agency/ Program:
Indian Health Service
Contact( s):
Deanna Dick
Indian Health Service
Office of Management Support
Phone: ( 301) 443- 6290
OR
Ms. Patricia Spotted Horse
Grants Management Specialist
Indian Health Service
Grants Management Branch
Phone: ( 301) 443- 5204
Website:
http:// www. ihs. gov/ NonMedicalPrograms/
tmg/ index. asp
Reference:
Public Law ( P. L.) 93- 638, section
103( b)( 2) and section 103( e). Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance
Act, as amended.
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study could also be used to determine the
effectiveness and efficiency of a tribal program
operation ( i. e. direct services, financial
management, personnel, data collection and
analysis, third- party billing, etc.), as well as to
determine the appropriateness of new components
to a tribal program operation that will assist tribal
efforts to improve the health care delivery systems.
4) Health management structure development or
improvement – Maximum funding $ 300,000 for 36
months. These projects involve the implementation
of systems to organize or manage PFSAs.
Funding Eligibility: Federally recognized Indian Tribes
and tribally sanctioned organizations.
The IHS has established the following funding priorities
for TMGP awards. The funding of approved Priority I
applicants will occur before the funding of approved
Priority II applicants. Priority II applicants will be funded
before approved. Priority III applicants. Funds will be
distributed until depleted.
􀁦 PRIORITY I - Any Indian Tribe that has received
Federal recognition ( restored, un- terminated,
funded, or un- funded) within the past 5 years.
􀁦 PRIORITY II - All other eligible federally
recognized Indian Tribes or tribally sanctioned
Tribal organizations submitting a competing
continuation application or a new application with
the sole purpose of addressing audit material
weaknesses.
􀁦 PRIORITY III - All other eligible federally
recognized Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations
submitting a competing continuation application or
a new application.
Funding Source and Level: The program is funded by
the Department of Health and Human Services Indian
Health Service and administered through its Office of
Management Support.
There were $ 2,276,000 available nationwide for FY 2005.
Approximately, 20 to 25 annual awards are made. Grant
awards range from $ 50,000 to $ 100,000.
Funding Requirements: A competitive application is
required. Applications submitted must be for only one
project type. Neither cost sharing nor matching is
required.
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Application Requirements: The application must be
submitted in a specific format that is detailed at the
website:
http:// www. ihs. gov/ NonMedicalPrograms/ tmg/ index. asp
Application Timing: The annual application deadline
for funding is typically August for the following FY.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration
Family and Juvenile Treatment Drug
Courts
Program Description: The purpose of Family and
Juvenile Treatment Drug Courts grants is to provide
funds to be used by treatment providers and the courts to
provide alcohol and drug treatment, wrap- around services
supporting substance abuse treatment, assessment, case
management, and program coordination to those in need
of treatment drug court services. Priority for the use of
the funding should be given to addressing gaps in the
continuum of treatment.
Program Funding Uses: Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration Services Grant funds
must be used primarily to support direct services,
including the following types of activities:
􀁦 Conducting outreach and pre- service strategies to
expand access to treatment or prevention services to
underserved populations. If proposing to provide
only outreach and pre- service strategies, it must be
shown that the applying organization is an effective
and integral part of a network of service providers.
􀁦 Purchasing or providing direct treatment ( including
screening, assessment, and care management) or
prevention services for populations at risk.
Treatment must be provided in outpatient, day
treatment or intensive outpatient, or residential
programs.
􀁦 Purchasing or providing " wrap- around" services
( e. g., child care, vocational, educational and
transportation services) designed to improve access
and retention.
􀁦 Collecting data using specified tools and standards
to measure and monitor treatment or prevention
services and costs. ( No more than 20% of the total
grant award may be used for data collection and
evaluation.)
Funding Eligibility: Eligible applicants are state, local or
tribal governments; public or private universities and
colleges; community- and faith- based organizations; and
tribal organizations may apply. The statutory authority for
this program prohibits grants to for- profit organizations.
Funding Source and Level: The program is funded and
administered by the Department of Health and Human
Agency/ Program:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration
Contact( s):
Susanne R. Rohrer
SAMHSA/ Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment
1 Choke Cherry Road, Room 5- 1014
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: ( 240) 276- 1609
E- mail:
susanne. rohrer@ samhsa. hhs. gov
OR
Kimberly Pendleton
SAMHSA/ Division of Grants
Management
1 Choke Cherry Road, Room 7- 1097
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: ( 240) 276- 1421
E- mail:
kimberly. pendleton@ samhsa. hhs. gov
Websites:
http:// www. samhsa. gov/ grants/ 2005/ nofa
/ ti05005_ drugcourts. aspx
http:// www. samhsa. gov/ Grants/ 2005/ stan
dard/ Services/ index. aspx
Reference:
Section 509 of the Public Health Service
Act, as amended.
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Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration.
$ 6.3 million will be available to fund up to 16 awards in
FY 2005. Approximately $ 3.15 million will be available
for about 8 awards for family treatment drug courts, and
approximately $ 3.15 million available for about 8 awards
for juvenile treatment drug courts. The maximum
allowable award is $ 400,000 in total costs ( direct and
indirect) per year for up to 3 years.
Funding Requirements: An application is required.
Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Application Requirements: There are specific
application requirements. This includes using the Public
Health System 5161- 1 application.
Complete application kits may be obtained from the
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug
Information at 1- 800- 729- 6686. When requesting an
application kit for this program, the applicant must
specify the funding opportunity title, " Drug Courts," and
the funding opportunity number, TI- 05- 005. All
information necessary to apply, including where to
submit applications and application deadline instructions,
is included in the application kit.
Application Timing: The annual funding application
deadline is typically April.
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Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of
Transportation
Indian Reservation Roads Program Program Description: The Indian Reservation Roads
( IRR) program assists tribal governments to plan and
construct roads on the IRR System. IRR Program funds
are allocated to tribal governments based on the “ Tribal
Transportation Allocation Methodology” ( TTAM), which
includes a “ Relative Need Distribution Factor” ( RNDF)
for the distribution of IRR construction funds based on
the following factors:
1) Cost to Construct ( 50%)
2) Vehicle Mile Traveled ( 30%)
3) Population ( 20%)
Program Funding Uses: Sections 170.141- 170.145 of
Part 170 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations
( CFR) address highway safety functions. A Tribe, tribal
organization, or tribal consortium may use IRR Program
funds for projects to improve highway safety. The
following are examples of highway safety activities that
are eligible for funding through the IRR program.
􀁦 Highway alignment improvement.
􀁦 Bridge widening.
􀁦 Pedestrian paths/ sidewalks and bus shelters.
􀁦 Installation and replacement of safety related signs
when designated as, or made part of a highway
safety project.
􀁦 Construction improvements that enhance and
promote safe travel on IRRs, such as guardrail
construction and traffic markings.
􀁦 Development of a safety management system.
􀁦 Education and outreach highway safety programs,
such as use of child safety seats, defensive driving,
and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
􀁦 Development of a highway safety plan.
􀁦 Collecting data on traffic- related deaths, injuries
and accidents.
􀁦 Impaired driver initiatives.
􀁦 Child safety seat programs.
􀁦 Purchasing necessary specific traffic enforcement
equipment, such as radar equipment, breathalyzer
and video cameras.
In addition, the following are allowable safety related
Agency/ Program:
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of
Transportation
Contact( s):
Vernon Palmer
Regional Highway Engineer
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Western Regional Office
Division of Transportation
P. O. Box 10
Phoenix, Arizona 85001
OR
Bob Maxwell
Regional Transportation Planner
Phone: ( 602) 379- 6782
Reference:
25 CFR Part 170 - Indian Reservation
Roads Program Final Rule, Federal
Register, Vol. 69, No. 137, July 19, 2004,
pages 43090- 43141
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uses for IRR Program funds as cited in Appendix A to
Subpart B of Part 170 of the United States CFR.
􀁦 Planning and design of IRR roads and bridges.
􀁦 Development, establishment and implementation of
tribal transportation safety management system.
􀁦 Traffic engineering and studies.
􀁦 Identifying and evaluating accident prone locations.
􀁦 Highway and transit safety planning, programming,
studies and activities.
􀁦 Planning, design and coordination for Innovative
Readiness Training projects.
􀁦 Education activities related to bicycle safety.
􀁦 Evaluation of community impacts, including safety.
􀁦 Acquisition of rights- of- way.
􀁦 Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and
operational improvements for IRR roads and
bridges.
􀁦 Construction of projects for the elimination of
hazards at railway- highway grade crossings.
􀁦 Special pedestrian facilities built in lieu of streets or
roads, where standard street or road construction is
not feasible.
􀁦 Signs, lighting, and traffic signals.
􀁦 Traffic barriers and bridge rails.
􀁦 Engineered spot safety improvements.
􀁦 Capital and operating costs for traffic monitoring,
management and control facilities and programs.
􀁦 Safely accommodating the passage of vehicular and
pedestrian traffic through construction zones.
􀁦 Facilities adjacent to roadways to separate
pedestrian walkways and bicyclists from vehicular
traffic for operational safety purposes, or separate
trails on separate rights- of- way.
􀁦 Construction zone safety.
􀁦 Pedestrian and bicycle safety facilities.
􀁦 Highway and transit safety infrastructure
improvements and hazard eliminations.
􀁦 Other eligible activities as approved by Federal
Highway Administration ( FHWA).
IRR Program funds cannot be used for the purchase of
equipment unless authorized by federal law or under Part
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170 CFR. A Tribe can propose a new use of IRR
Program funds through a request to BIADOT, with a
copy to the FHWA Federal Lands Highway Office
( FLHO).
Funding Eligibility: A Tribe, tribal organization, or a
tribal consortium are eligible to utilize IRR Program
funds to improve highway safety.
Funding Source and Level: IRR funds are Federal
Highway Trust Funds administered jointly by the BIA
Division of Transportation ( BIADOT) and Regional DOT
Offices and the FLHO of the Federal Highway
Administration. The total national amount of IRR
Program funding authorized by SAFETY- LU for Fiscal
Years ( FY) 2005 through 2009 is:
􀁦 $ 300 million ( FY2005)
􀁦 $ 330 million ( FY2006)
􀁦 $ 370 million ( FY2007)
􀁦 $ 410 million ( FY2008)
􀁦 $ 450 million ( FY2009)
IRR funds are distributed annually based on tribal shares
determined by TTAM. Project funds are limited to the
tribes’ available share of IRR program funding.
Funding Requirements: All IRR Program funded
projects must be included in a FLHO- approved IRR
Transportation Improvement Program ( IRRTIP) for the
next 3 to 5 years.
Application Requirements: In lieu of an application,
tribal governments submit projects for IRR program
funding to the BIA Regional Office by means of a Tribal
Priority List or a Tribal Transportation Improvement
Program ( TTIP). The BIA Regional Office selects
projects from the Tribal Priority List, after consultation
with the Tribe, based on eligibility and funding
availability. Eligible projects listed in the approved TTIP
are incorporated, as submitted, into the BIA Regional
Office IRRTIP and forwarded to BIADOT/ FLHO for
review and approval before the start of the next FY. A
Tribe may amend its current TTIP before July 15 of the
current FY and submit it to BIA Regional Office for
inclusion in the IRRTIP.
Application Timing: The TTIP or tribal priority listing
must be updated or amended and submitted to the
Regional BIADOT office anytime prior to July 15 in
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order to be included in the current FY IRRTIP.
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Indian Reservation Roads High Priority
Project Program
Program Description: The Indian Reservation Roads
High Priority Project Program ( IRRHPP) is a special
funding pool that can be used by:
􀁦 A Tribe or government subdivision of a Tribe ( tribal
organization), that is authorized to administer the
tribe’s IRR program funding, whose annual
allocation is insufficient to complete its highest
priority Indian Reservation Roads ( IRR) project, or
􀁦 A Tribe for an emergency/ disaster on any IRR
transportation facility that would be eligible for
FHWA- ERFO program funding but does not meet
the disaster dollar threshold of the ERFO program.
Additional information on the IRRHPP can be found in
25 CFR 170, Sections 170.205 – 170.214 and Appendix
A to Subpart C.
Program Funding Uses: IRRHPP funds can be used for
any IRR eligible activity except transportation planning
and research, routine maintenance, and other activities
listed in CFR 170, Section 170.116.
Funding Eligibility: Any Tribe or tribal organization
that is eligible for IRR funding is eligible for IRRHPP
funds, so long as it does not have sufficient IRR funding
to complete its highest priority project.
Funding Source and Level: Funding for the IRRHPP
comes from IRR Program funds. The funding level is 5
percent of the total IRR funding, after takedowns, of the
first $ 275 million of IRR Program funding authorized and
12.5 percent, after takedowns, of IRR Program funding
authorized above $ 275 million. Funding is limited to $ 1
million per application.
IRRHPP funds are administered jointly by the BIA
Division of Transportation ( BIADOT) and Federal Lands
Highway Office ( FLHO) of the Federal Highway
Administration. Under the 2005 reauthorization of the
federal highway program, the total national authorization
for IRR funding will increase from $ 275 million in FY
2004 to $ 450 million in FY 2009.
Funding Requirements: An application is required for
each project. A project competes against all other
projects. Emergency/ disaster projects receive first
priority. Projects are scored and ranked based on the
Scoring Matrix contained 25 CFR Part 170 Appendix A
Agency/ Program:
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of
Transportation
Contact( s):
Vernon Palmer
Regional Highway Engineer
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Western Regional Office
Division of Transportation
P. O. Box 10
Phoenix, Arizona 85001
OR
Bob Maxwell
Regional Transportation Planner
Phone: ( 602) 379- 6782
Reference:
25 CFR Part 170 - Indian Reservation
Roads Program Final Rule, Federal
Register, Vol. 69, No. 137, July 19, 2004,
pages 43090- 43141
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to Subpart C.
The following criteria are used to evaluate and rank non-emergency/
disaster HPP projects:
􀁦 Existence of safety hazards with documented
fatality and injury accidents.
􀁦 Number of years since the Tribe’s last IRR Program
construction project was completed.
􀁦 Readiness to proceed to construction or to design in
the case of a bridge project.
􀁦 Percentage of the project matched by other non- IRR
Program funds - more points for higher non- IRR
Programs funds share.
􀁦 Amount of funds requested – more points for less
IRRHPP funding need.
􀁦 Challenges caused by geographic isolation.
􀁦 All weather access for employment, commerce,
health, safety, educational resources, and housing.
Since accident and MVC fatality rates are included in the
IRRHPP project selection criteria, applications that
contain this information will receive a higher score,
which could improve their ranking.
Criteria used to evaluate and rank emergency/ disaster
HPP projects are as follows:
􀁦 Project meets ERFO program eligibility
requirements.
􀁦 Dollar amount of project is below the ERFO
program disaster dollar threshold.
Application Requirements: A Tribe or tribal
organization must submit its application the BIA
Regional DOT for first level review prior to it being
submitted to BIADOT. The application must include the
following:
􀁦 Project scope of work, amount of IRRHPP funds
requested.
􀁦 Project information addressing ranking criteria.
􀁦 Documentation that the project meets the definition
of an IRR transportation facility and is in the IRR
Inventory.
􀁦 Documentation of official tribal action requesting
IRRHPP funding.
􀁦 Documentation from the Tribe authorizing the BIA
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Regional Office to place the project in the Indian
Reservation Roads Transportation Improvement
Program, if the project is selected and approved.
Application Timing: Applications for the current FY
must be submitted to the BIA Regional DOT on/ or before
November 30. The Regional DOT performs a first level
review of the application and notifies the tribe/ tribal
organization of errors and/ or emissions. The Tribe or
tribal organization must submit corrections or missing
information to the Regional DOT no later than December
15. The Application is forwarded to BIADOT by the
Regional DOT and must be received no later than
December 31.
Notification of project selection is sent to the Tribe or
tribal organization, and the Regional DOT by April 15.
The Regional DOT adds selected projects to the IRRTIP.
Project funds available for distribution by May 15.
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State and Community Highway Safety
Grant Program – Section 402
Program Description: The Bureau’s Indian Highway
Safety Program ( IHSP) provides Tribes with National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA)
administered Section 402 funds to develop and
implement highway safety activities.
Program Funding Uses: NHTSA encourages the
expenditure of 402 funds in nine priority areas:
1) Alcohol countermeasures.
2) Occupant protection.
3) Police traffic services ( primarily enforcement).
4) Emergency medical services.
5) Traffic records.
6) Motorcycle safety.
7) Pedestrian and bicycle safety.
8) Roadway safety.
9) Speed control.
Funding Eligibility: The 560+ federally recognized
Indian Tribes.
Funding Source and Level: Funding comes from
NHTSA’s Section 402 Program that originates in the
federal Highway Trust Fund. The program is
administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway
Safety Office in Albuquerque New Mexico. The funding
level for Tribes is about $ 4 million annually under the
Safe, Affordable Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity
Act: A Legacy for Users ( SAFETEA- LU) bill.
Funding Requirements: Grants are dispersed to Tribes
on a competitive basis. An average of 15 or 16
community projects are funded each year. Fundable
projects include:
􀁦 Alcohol countermeasures.
􀁦 Police traffic services.
􀁦 Occupant protection.
􀁦 Safe communities.
􀁦 Traffic records.
􀁦 Emergency medical services ( EMS) training.
Priority uses of these funds include: safe communities
programs and programs to reduce impaired driving, train
tribal police on the use of sobriety checkpoints, purchase
and distribute child safety seats, train EMS personnel, and
Agency/ Program:
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Highway Safety
Office
Contact( s):
Patricia ( Pat) Abeyta
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Division of Safety and Management
Highway Safety Office
505 Marquette NW, Suite 1425
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: ( 505) 545- 2104
Email: PatAbeytabia@ hotmail. com
Website:
http:// www. nhtsa. dot. gov/ nhtsa/ whatis/ re
gions/ Region06/ HighlightsImages/ tribaln
ews. pdf
References:
23 U. S. C, Section 402
SAFETEA- LU, Sections 2001 and 2002
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improve and maintain traffic records systems.
Application Requirements: A Tribe must submit an
application in the form of a proposal that includes the
following components:
􀁦 Problem identification
􀁦 Performance measures identification
􀁦 Methods for evaluation
􀁦 Tribal/ community support documentation
􀁦 Past performance documentation
Application Timing: Notice for applications is posted in
the Federal Register in late January.
Project proposals are typically due in April for funding in
the following FY.
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Office of Community Oriented Policing
Services
Tribal Resources Grant Program Program Description: The Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services ( COPS) developed the Tribal
Resource Grant Program ( TRGP), which is a broad,
comprehensive program designed to meet law
enforcement needs in tribal communities.
Program Funding Uses: This program offers a wide
variety of funding in areas such as hiring additional
officers, law enforcement training, uniforms, basic- issue
equipment, emerging technologies, and police vehicles.
Department- wide law enforcement equipment and
technology, such as police vehicles, computer hardware
and software, mobile data terminals, and dispatch and
communication systems are eligible for funding. Tribes
are encouraged to request equipment that would increase
their ability to collect crime data.
Items that are not allowed under TRGP include salaries
and benefits for existing employees, civilian salaries and
benefits, overtime, office equipment, office furniture and
supplies, televisions, VCRs, video cameras ( other than in-car),
ammunition, dogs, radar guns, and vehicle
maintenance.
Funding Eligibility: All federally recognized Tribes with
established police departments are eligible to apply for
TRGP funding. Tribes that wish to establish police
departments and meet specific criteria are also eligible to
apply. Tribes and villages that wish to initiate a law
enforcement effort are permitted to apply as a consortium
with a formal, written partnership agreement. In addition,
tribes that are currently served by Bureau of Indian
Affairs ( BIA) law enforcement may request funding
under TRGP to supplement their existing police services.
Tribes whose law enforcement services are exclusively
provided by local, nontribal policing agencies through a
contract arrangement are not eligible under this COPS
program. Tribes that do not meet the eligibility
requirements for TRGP are encouraged to apply to the
COPS Office Universal Hiring Program for officer
positions.
Funding Source and Level: The program is funded by
the Department of Justice and administered through its
Office of COPS.
Agency/ Program:
Department of Justice, Office of
Community Oriented Policing Services
Contact( s):
U. S. Department of Justice
Response Center
Phone: ( 800) 421- 6770
Websites:
COPS Online at
http:// www. cops. usdoj. gov/
National Tribal Justice Resource Center
at
http:// www. tribalresourcecenter. org/ resou
rces/ funding/ fundingdetails. asp? 41
Tribal Resources Grant Program 2004
Instruction Booklet at
http:// www. cops. usdoj. gov/ mime/ open. pd
f? Item= 836
Success stories at
http:// www. copsreportsfromthefield. org/ in
dex. htm
References:
42 U. S. C., 13811 and 13812
42 U. S. C., 14091
28 CFR, Part 92
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For FY 2004, more than $ 25 million was awarded to 114
agencies through COPS TRGP.
The TRGP maximum federal share funds 75 percent of
the total project costs. This includes approved salaries
and benefits of new, additional, entry- level police officer
positions ( up to a maximum of $ 75,000 per officer over
the 3- year grant period), basic law enforcement training
and equipment, vehicles, and technology.
A local cash match requirement of 25 percent of the total
project costs is included in this program. Waivers of the
local match requirement may be granted only on the basis
of a documented demonstration of fiscal hardship, and
waiver requests must be made at the time of application.
Success stories can be found at the following website:
http:// www. copsreportsfromthefield. org/ index. htm
Funding Requirements: An application meeting the
following requirements is required.
Application Requirements: An application kit and
booklet may be found at the following website:
http:// www. cops. usdoj. gov/ mime/ open. pdf? Item= 836
TRGP applicants should follow the instructions in the
application booklet to complete the appropriate forms. All
forms included in this kit must be properly completed and
returned. Failure to complete and return all of the
required forms may result in denial of the application or a
delay in processing. False statements or claims made in
connection with the COPS grants may result in fines,
imprisonment, and debarment from participating in
federal grants or contracts, and/ or any other remedy
available by law to the federal government.
Application Timing: The annual funding application
deadline is typically May.
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Office of Justice Programs
Tribal Courts Assistance Program Program Description: The goal of the Tribal Courts
Assistance Program ( TCAP) is to develop new tribal
courts, improve the operations of existing tribal courts,
and provide funding for technical assistance and staff
training. The program objective is to help tribal
governments develop, enhance, and continue the
operation of tribal judicial systems, including intertribal
court systems.
Both onsite and offsite technical assistance and training is
available to all grantees. Technical assistance also is
provided to help grantees develop program goals and
measure how well these goals are being met.
Program Funding Uses: There are three categories of
projects for which application can be made.
1) Category I: Planning and implementing an
Intertribal Court System for smaller service
populations ( less than 1000).
2) Category II: Planning and implementing a Single-tribal
Court System – Tribal governments may
apply for grant funds to facilitate the development
and initial implementation of a tribal court system
where none currently exists.
3) Category III: Enhancing or continuing the operation
of Tribal courts – Tribal governments may apply for
funds to enhance or continue the operation of Tribal
courts. Initiatives may include, but are not limited
to, establishing a core structure for a Tribal court,
improving case management, training court
personnel, developing code, acquiring additional
equipment and software, enhancing prosecution and
indigent defense, supporting probation diversion
and alternative sentencing programs, accessing
services, and structuring Tribal or intertribal
appellate systems.
Funding Eligibility: Federally recognized tribal
governments and intertribal consortia are eligible to apply
for this funding.
Funding Source and Level: Funding comes from
Department of Justice programs and the program is
administered through its Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Agency/ Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Contact( s):
Bob Brown
Senior Policy Advisor for Tribal Justice
Bureau of Justice Assistance Policy
Office
810 Seventh Street NW.
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: ( 202) 616- 3297
Email: robert. brown@ usdoj. gov
Websites:
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ tribal.
html
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ 06TC
APsol. pdf
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ How
ToApply. pdf
https:// grants. ojp. usdoj. gov
References:
Public Law 106- 559
25 USC 3689( a)
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􀁦 Categories I and II projects are limited to $ 200,000.
􀁦 Category III project funding maximums are based
on Tribal population. Grants for Tribes with a
population of less than 2,500 cannot exceed
$ 250,000. Grants for Tribes with a population
between 2,500 and 10,000 cannot exceed $ 350,000.
Grants for Tribes with a population exceeding
10,000 cannot exceed $ 450,000.
Funding Requirements: An application is required to
be considered for project funding.
Matching funds are not required, although Tribes are
encouraged to make contributions towards the project
from tribal funding sources and in- kind services.
Application Requirements: The Office of Justice
Programs ( OJP) requires that funding applications be
submitted through the OJP Grants Management System.
The system can be accessed at the following web address:
https:// grants. ojp. usdoj. gov
Specific instructions on how to apply and application
requirements can be found at the following website:
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ HowToApply. pdf
Project selection criteria for Category III projects are as
follows:
􀁦 Problem definition – 15 points.
􀁦 Program strategy – 30 points.
􀁦 Implementation plan – 25 points.
􀁦 Program effectiveness and evaluation – 10 points.
􀁦 Sustainment – 10 points.
􀁦 Budget and narrative – 10 points.
Application Timing: The annual final filing date for
applications is typically January.
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Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Program
Program Description: The Indian Alcohol and
Substance Abuse Program was initiated in FY 2002 to
provide financial and technical assistance to federally
recognized tribal governments to develop or enhance
tribal justice systems, with a special focus on reducing
crime associated with the distribution and abuse of
alcohol and controlled substances.
Program Funding Uses: The program focuses on
planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive
strategy to control and prevent crime associated with the
distribution and abuse of alcohol and controlled
substances. Tribes that want to compete in the application
process must link law enforcement and treatment services
into a meaningful and effective strategy that they can
implement over a 24- month period. Applicants are
encouraged to consider promising and research- driven
approaches that enhance tribal justice when developing
their applications.
Funding Eligibility: Applicants are limited to federally
recognized tribal governments, including Alaska Native
villages and corporations, and authorized intertribal
consortia. Tribes that received FY 2004 or FY 2005
grants through this program are not eligible to apply for
supplemental funding in FY 2006.
Funding Source and Level: Funding comes from the
Department of Justice, and the program is administered
by its Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Grants can be up to $ 250,000 and last for a period of up
to 24 months.
There is no match requirement.
Funding Requirements: An application is required.
Essential work elements should include:
􀁦 Establishing a project advisory team, which may be
either an existing or newly formed group, to plan,
implement, and monitor the tribe’s comprehensive
strategy to control and prevent alcohol and
substance abuse- related crime. ( Note: Project
advisory teams most often comprise tribal elders,
elected officials, criminal justice and other service
providers, and key community stakeholders.)
􀁦 Identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting those
who illegally transport, distribute, and use alcohol
Agency/ Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Contact( s):
Bob Brown
Senior Policy Advisor for Tribal Justice
Bureau of Justice Assistance Policy
Office
810 Seventh Street NW.
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: ( 202) 616- 3297
Email: robert. brown@ usdoj. gov
Websites:
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ india
n. html
Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Program: FY 2006 Competitive Grant
Announcement at
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ 06IA
SAPsol. pdf
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ How
ToApply. pdf
Reference:
P. L. 106- 553
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and controlled substances in tribal communities.
􀁦 Preventing and reducing the number of alcohol- and
substance abuse- related crimes, traffic fatalities, and
injuries.
􀁦 Developing and enhancing partnerships among
federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement
agencies.
􀁦 Establishing strategies to engage tribal and non-tribal
communities ( as applicable) in identifying and
responding to problems.
􀁦 Increasing coordination between the tribal criminal
justice system and tribal support services.
􀁦 Integrating federal, state, tribal, and local services
for offenders and their families.
􀁦 Creating or making available culturally appropriate
treatment and/ or other services.
Application Requirements: Specific application
requirements are provided at the following website:
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ 06IASAPsol. pdf
The Office of Justice Programs requires that funding
applications be submitted through the Grants
Management System.
There are specific application requirements that include
in addition to other components:
􀁦 Budget Detail Worksheet
􀁦 Program Narrative
􀁦 Other Program Attachments
􀁦 Project selection criteria include:
􀁦 Problem definition.
􀁦 Program strategy.
􀁦 Implementation plan.
􀁦 Coordination.
􀁦 Program effectiveness and evaluation.
􀁦 Sustainment.
􀁦 Budget and narrative.
Application Timing: The annual final filing date for
applications is typically January.
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Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands
Program
Program Description: The Correctional Facilities on
Tribal Lands Program provides funds to American Indian
Tribes and Alaska Natives to construct correctional
facilities on tribal lands for the incarceration of offenders
subject to tribal jurisdiction. Grantees will be responsible
for fully supporting, operating, and maintaining these
correctional facilities. Technical assistance will be
provided as necessary for needs assessment, facility
planning, and project management.
Program Funding Uses: Eligible funding uses include
erection, acquisition, renovation, repair, remodeling, or
expansion of new or existing buildings or other physical
facilities; and the acquisition or installation of fixed
furnishings and equipment therein. It includes facility
planning, pre- architectural programming, architectural
design, preservation, construction, administration,
construction management, or project management costs.
Grant funds may not be used for the purchase of land or
for costs associated with the operation of the correctional
facility.
Funding Eligibility: An eligible Native American Tribe
is a Tribe as defined by the Indian Self Determination and
Indian Education Act, 25 United States Code ( USC)
450b( e). In order to meet the specific requirements of this
grant program, that Tribe must perform law enforcement
functions as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.
If an application is submitted on behalf of a regional
alliance, at least one of the Tribes in the alliance must
perform law enforcement functions, as defined by the
Secretary of the Interior.
Funding Source and Level: This program is authorized
by Section 20109, Subtitle A of Title II of the Violent
Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, as
amended, 42 USC, Section 13701 et seq.
The program is funded through the Department of Justice
and administered by its Bureau of Justice Assistance.
The FY 2005 appropriation was $ 5 million nationally.
Funding Requirements: A match of 10 percent of
project costs is required. Matching funds may be in the
form of cash or in- kind services. The award period is a
maximum of 4 years.
Application Requirements: The applicant must submit a
Agency/ Program
Corrections Programs Office, Office of
Justice Programs
Contact( s):
Bob Brown
Senior Policy Advisor for Tribal Justice
Bureau of Justice Assistance
810 Seventh Street NW.
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: ( 202) 616- 3297
E- mail: robert. brown@ usdoj. gov
Fax: ( 202) 307- 0036
Websites:
Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands
Overview at website:
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ tribal
_ correction. html
Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands,
2002 Program Guidance and Application
Kit at website:
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ Tribal
Corr02kit. pdf
Reference:
Section 20109, Subtitle A of Title II of the
Violent Crime Control and Law
Enforcement Act of 1994, as amended
42 U. S. C. Section 13701 et seq
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complete application consisting of the following:
􀁦 Standard Application for Federal Assistance ( SF-
424).
􀁦 Program narrative.
􀁦 General assurances.
􀁦 Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment,
Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and
Drug Free Workplace Requirements form.
􀁦 Budget detail worksheet.
􀁦 Commitment to operate.
Application Timing: In FY 2002, the application
deadline was June. Future solicitations will depend on
funding availability.
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Drug Court Discretionary Grant
Program
Program Description: The goal of the Drug Court
Discretionary Grant ( DCDG) Program is to help states,
state courts, local courts, units of local government, and
Indian tribal governments to develop and establish drug
courts for nonviolent substance- abusing offenders. A
drug court is a specially designed court calendar or
docket designed to:
􀁦 Reduce recidivism and substance abuse among
nonviolent offenders.
􀁦 Increase the offender’s likelihood of successful
rehabilitation through early, continuous, and intense
judicially supervised treatment, mandatory periodic
drug testing, and community supervision.
􀁦 Implement the use of appropriate sanctions and
other rehabilitation services.
Program Funding Uses: The grant program provides
seed funding for drug courts and not long- term direct
support; thus, the overall objective is to build capacity
through planning, resources for start up, and training and
technical assistance. There are two major categories of
funding within this program that may be of interest to
Tribes.
1) Category I— Adult Drug Court Implementation
Grants Adult drug court implementation grants are
available to any jurisdiction that has completed a
substantial amount of planning, developed a plan,
and is ready to implement an adult drug court. Adult
drug court programs funded by the DCDG Program
are required by law to target nonviolent offenders
and must implement an adult drug court based on
Defining Drug Courts: The Key Components.
Applicants may target Driving Under the Influence/
Driving While Intoxicated offenders under this
solicitation.
2) Category II— Adult Drug Court Enhancement
Grants Adult drug court enhancement grants are
available to any jurisdiction that already has a fully
operational adult drug court and wants to improve
the delivery of services through additional services.
A priority is placed on operational drug courts that
want to expand their capacity by enhancing or
providing additional services or serving additional
clients. Funding is available to support adult drug
court enhancement grants in the following areas:
Agency/ Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Contact( s):
Eunice Pierre
Bureau of Justice Assistance
810 Seventh Street NW.
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: ( 202) 514– 1473
Email: Eunice. Pierre@ usdoj. gov
Websites:
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ drugc
ourts. html
https:// grants. ojp. usdoj. gov/
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ 05Dr
ugCourtSol. pdf
Reference:
P. L. 103- 322 ( Violent Crime Control and
Law Enforcement Act of 1994)
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• Expansion of capacity or improvement of
services.
• Development of training programs for drug
court practitioners.
• Attendance at training programs by drug court
practitioners.
• Completion of a process and/ or outcome
evaluation.
Jurisdictions proposing to implement a pilot program
should not apply in this category. Rather, jurisdictions
with pilot drug court programs should consider applying
for an implementation grant. A pilot program is one that
is in operation for less than 1 year, and/ or is working with
a small representative sample of drug court clients for
program development purposes. Priority will be given to
drug courts that have never received a grant under the
DCDG Program.
Drug courts that have previously received a grant or that
currently have a grant must demonstrate a compelling
need for additional federal funding and provide plans for
long- term sustainability funding. In addition, applicants
for adult drug court enhancement grants are strongly
encouraged to demonstrate the effectiveness of their
programs through evaluation findings.
Funding Eligibility: Eligible applicants under the adult
drug court implementation and enhancement grant
categories are states, state courts, local courts, counties,
other units of local government, and Indian tribal
governments, acting directly or through agreement with
other public or private entities.
Funding Source and Level: The program is funded by
the Department of Justice and administered through its
Bureau of Justice Assistance ( BJA). Category I grants
may not exceed $ 450,000 and a period of 3 years.
Category II grants may not exceed $ 200,000 and a period
of 2 years. The federal share of this grant- funded project
may not exceed 75 percent of the total project costs. A
minimum of 25 percent of the total project costs is a
required match and must come from state, local, tribal or
private sources.
Funding Requirements: BJA also provides assistance to
communities planning a drug court through BJA’s Drug
Court Planning Initiative. It is strongly recommended that
applicants participate in the drug court planning initiative
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and have a developed plan prior to applying for funding.
Application Requirements: An application is required.
OJP requires that funding applications be submitted
through the OJP Grants Management System available at
https:// grants. ojp. usdoj. gov/
Funding decisions will be made on the basis of several
criteria, including the merit and strengths of the
application. Consideration may also be given for other
factors including, but not limited to, geographic and
regional balance. Applications that meet all eligibility
requirements will be evaluated according to the Selection
Criteria. Additional information that must be addressed
under the Selection Criteria can be found in the FY 2005
Competitive Grant Announcement and the Resource
Guide for Drug Court Applicants at the following
website:
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ 05DrugCourtSol. pdf
Specific application requirements include:
􀁦 Budget Detail Worksheet
􀁦 Program Narrative
􀁦 Other Program Attachments
Specific project selection criteria are identified for each
grant type.
Application Timing: The annual application deadline
date is typically March.
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program
Program Description: The Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant ( JAG) Program will allow states
and local governments to support a broad range of
activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the
criminal justice system. JAG replaces the Byrne Formula
and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant ( LLEBG)
programs with a single funding mechanism that will
simplify the administration process for grantees.
Program Funding Uses: There are 29 purpose areas for
the use of JAG funds. Those that could have application
for highway safety include:
􀁦 Improving the operational effectiveness of the court
process by expanding prosecutorial, defender and
judicial resources and implementing court delay
reduction programs.
􀁦 Providing programs, which identify and meet the
treatment needs of adult and juvenile drug-dependent
and alcohol- dependent offenders.
􀁦 Criminal justice information systems to assist law
enforcement, prosecution, courts and corrections
organization ( including automated fingerprint
identification systems).
􀁦 Innovative programs which demonstrate new and
different approaches to enforcement, prosecution
and adjudication of drug offenses and other serious
crimes.
􀁦 Prosecution of driving while intoxicated charges
and the enforcement of other laws relating to
alcohol use and the operation of motor vehicles.
􀁦 Improving the quality, timeliness, and credibility of
forensic science services for criminal justice
purposes.
􀁦 Establishing or supporting cooperative programs
between law enforcement and media organizations
to collect, record, retain, and disseminate
information useful in the identification and
apprehension of suspected criminal offenders.
JAG funds cannot be used directly or indirectly for
security enhancements or equipment to nongovernmental
entities not engaged in criminal justice or public safety.
Based on extraordinary and exigent circumstances
making the use of funds essential, BJA may certify a unit
of local government’s request to use funds for:
Agency/ Program:
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Contact( s):
Timothy S. Wight
Associate Deputy Director, Programs
Office
Bureau of Justice Assistance
810 Seventh Street NW.
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: ( 888) 549- 9981, option 4
Email: Timothy. S. Wight@ usdoj. gov
OR
Mathew D. Hanson
Director’s Special Assistant for
Administration
Phone: ( 888) 549- 9981, option 4
Email: Matthew. Hanson@ usdoj. gov
OR
Kathy Karam
Program Manager
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Phone: ( 602) 364- 1154
Email: KKaram@ azcjc. gov
Websites:
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ jag. ht
ml
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ 06JA
GLocalSol. pdf
http:// www. acjc. state. az. us/
http:// azcjc. gov/ byrne/ JagProgram. asp
Reference:
42 U. S. C. 3750- 3796
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􀁦 Vehicles, vessels, or aircraft.
􀁦 Luxury items.
􀁦 Real estate.
􀁦 Construction projects, other than penal or
correctional institutions.
Funding Eligibility: The following Tribes in Arizona are
eligible to apply directly for JAG funding in FY 2006.
􀁦 Navajo Nation
􀁦 San Carlos Apache Tribe
􀁦 White Mountain Apache Tribe
􀁦 Tohono O’Odham Nation
􀁦 Gila River Indian Community
Other Tribes in Arizona may be eligible to apply for
funding through the State’s share of the program.
Funding Source and Level: The program is funded by
the Department of Justice and is administered through its
Bureau of Justice Assistance and state justice agencies.
The procedure for allocating JAG funds is a formula
based on population and crime statistics in combination
with a minimum allocation to ensure that each state and
territory receives an appropriate share.
Governments in Arizona received $ 5.71 million of JAG
funding for FY 2006. 36 percent of those funds are
available to Tribes and local governments directly. 64
percent or $ 3.65 million of the $ 5.71 million available to
the State through the Arizona Criminal Justice
Commission ( ACJC). ACJC is required to pass 60
percent or $ 2.19 million of its allocation through to
Tribes and local governments.
Funding Requirements: Matching is encouraged, but
not required. An application is required.
Application Requirements: Applications must be
submitted through the Office of Justice Programs Grant
Management System ( GMS). Mailed or faxed
applications are not accepted.
The application has the following general requirements.
􀁦 Project overview information.
􀁦 Program narrative.
􀁦 Budget narrative.
􀁦 Review narrative.
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􀁦 Assurances and Certifications.
Detailed application requirements for Tribes applying
directly to BJA are provided at the following website:
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ 06JAGLocalSol. pdf
Application requirements for Tribes applying through the
ACJC are provided at the following website:
http:// azcjc. gov/ byrne/ JagProgram. asp
Application Timing: The BJA application deadline is
typically March. The ACJC application deadline is
typically February.
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National Criminal History Improvement
Program
Program Description: The purpose of the National
Criminal History Improvement Program ( NCHIP) is to
ensure that accurate records are available for use in law
enforcement and to protect public safety and national
security, including the identification of persons
potentially presenting threats to public safety.
Program Funding Uses: This program provides direct
funding to the States to improve the quality, timeliness
and immediate accessibility of criminal history and
related records. Program priorities in FY 2005 are:
􀁦 Participation in the National Instant Criminal
Background Check System ( NICS) and the FBI’s
Interstate Identification Index ( III).
􀁦 Support for court automation and interface with the
State repository.
􀁦 Support inclusion of mental health records in
background check systems.
􀁦 Facilitate NICS checks by providing records to the
denied person's file and addressing " open arrests" in
older records.
􀁦 Establishment and upgrading of protection order
files.
􀁦 Improvement of National security standards.
􀁦 Participation in the Interstate Crime Control and
Privacy Compact.
􀁦 Implement new record- keeping requirements for
checks conducted by the National Instant Criminal
Background Check system.
Funding Eligibility: NCHIP awards are made to the
agency designated by the Governor to administer the
program, which in Arizona is the Arizona Criminal
Justice Commission.
Funding Source and Level: The program is funded by
the Department of Justice and is administered through its
Bureau of Justice Assistance and state justice agencies.
In Arizona, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
administers the program.
The NCHIP FY 2005 appropriation under the Crime
Identification Technology Act of 1998 is $ 24.7 million.
Arizona has received on the average more than $ 800,000
per year funding from this program.
Arizona received $ 493,000 for FY 2004 to be used to:
Agency/ Program:
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Contact( s):
Gerald E. Hardt
Manager
Criminal Justice Records Program
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
1110 West Washington, Suite 230
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: ( 602) 364- 1158
Email: ghardt@ acjc. state. az. us
Websites:
Office of Justice Programs
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ bjs/ nchip. htm
https:// grants. ojp. usdoj. gov/
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
http:// www. acjc. state. az. us/
References:
P. L. 105- 251 – Crime Identification
Technology Act of 1998
P. L. 106- 386 – Victims of Trafficking and
Violence Protection Act of 2000
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􀁦 Continue the integration of criminal justice agencies
within Pinal County, which will permit the transfer
of data between agencies and result in, increased
disposition reporting from the local level to the
Central State Repository.
􀁦 Provide lives can fingerprint units for the Phoenix
Police Department under the State's Demographic
Data Entry System project, an effort designed to
improve the completeness and timeliness of
information available to booking facilities and the
courts system.
Funds distribution is based upon need rather than
population or other formula- based methodology.
Funding Requirements: Matching funds are required.
An application is required demonstrating the need for
funding.
Application Requirements: All applications must be
electronically submitted through the Office of Justice
Programs' Grants Management System ( GMS), at the
following web address: https:// grants. ojp. usdoj. gov
Applications should be submitted by the agency
designated by the Governor to administer the NCHIP
program, which in Arizona is the Arizona Criminal
Justice Commission.
Guidelines for submitting applications are found at the
following web address:
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ bjs/ apply. htm
Application Timing: The typical deadline for annual
funding applications is March.
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Bureau of Justice Assistance and
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration
Mental Health Courts Program Program Description: The Mental Health Courts
Program ( MHCP) program will fund projects that seek to
implement innovative, collaborative, community
mobilization efforts to execute system- wide
improvements to address the needs of adult and juvenile
offenders with mental disabilities or illnesses.
Community involvement should include the educational
system, recreational program, mental health system,
drug/ alcohol treatment programs, employment services,
and housing assistance. The goal of this grant program is
to decrease the frequency of clients' contacts with the
criminal justice system by improving their social
functioning through stable employment, housing,
treatment, and support services.
Program Funding Uses: Projects can include the
following:
􀁦 Continuing judicial supervision, including periodic
review over preliminarily qualified offenders with
mental illness, mental retardation, or co- occurring
mental illness and substance abuse disorders that
are charged with misdemeanors and/ or nonviolent
offenses.
􀁦 The coordinated delivery of services, which
includes:
• Specialized training of criminal justice
personnel to identify and address the unique
needs of offenders who are mentally ill or
mentally retarded.
• Voluntary outpatient or inpatient mental health
treatment, in the least restrictive manner
appropriate as determined by the court, that
carries with it the possibility of dismissal of
charges or reduced sentencing on successful
completion of treatment.
• Centralized case management involving the
consolidation of cases that involve mentally ill
or mentally disabled defendants ( including
probation violations) and the coordination of all
mental health treatment plans and social
Agency/ Program:
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Contact( s):
Michael Guerriere
Bureau of Justice Assistance
810 Seventh Street NW.
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: ( 202) 616- 3176
E- mail: michael. guerriere@ usdoj. gov
Fax: ( 202) 616- 0314
Website:
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ BJA/ grant/ ment
alhealth. html
References:
P. L. 106- 515 – America’s Law
Enforcement and Mental Health Project
42 U. S. C 3976ii
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services, including life skills training,
placement, health care, and relapse prevention
for each participant who requires such services.
• Continuing supervision of treatment plan
compliance for a term not to exceed the
maximum allowable sentence or probation for
the charged or relevant offense and, to the
extent practicable, continuity of psychiatric care
at the end of the supervised period.
Funding Eligibility: States, state courts, local courts,
units of local government, and Indian tribal governments
may apply for funding under this initiative.
Funding Source and Level: The program is funded by
the Department of Justice and is administered through its
Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Public Law 106- 515, America’s Law Enforcement and
Mental Health Project, created the MHCP. FY 2003
funding was $ 2.98 million. FY 2006 funding has not
been determined.
Funding Requirements: An application is required.
Grantees must provide a minimum 25 percent match,
which can be cash, in kind, or a combination of the two.
Application Requirements: The application process for
FY 2006 consists of a concept paper. If the concept paper
is acceptable, a detailed application follows, including a
complete budget and budget narrative, time and task plan,
and letters of support.
Application Timing: The concept paper for FY 2006
was due in February.
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Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention
Tribal Youth Program Program Description: The Tribal Youth Program ( TYP)
supports and enhances tribal efforts to prevent and control
delinquency and improve the juvenile justice system for
American Indian/ Alaska Native youth.
Program Funding Uses: TYP is part of the Indian
Country Law Enforcement Initiative, a joint initiative of
the United States Department of Justice and the
Department of the Interior to improve law enforcement
and the administration of criminal and juvenile justice in
Indian country. Many of the 1.9 million American Indians
living on or near Indian lands lack sufficient law
enforcement services. Indian communities face chronic
under funding for their justice systems, lack access to
meaningful training for law enforcement and justice
personnel, and lack comprehensive programs that focus
on preventing juvenile delinquency, providing
intervention services, and imposing appropriate sanctions.
Although violent crime arrest rates have declined
throughout the United States, they continue to rise in
Indian country. According to the Bureau of Justice
Statistics’ Special Report Violent Victimization and Race,
1993– 98 ( Rennison, 2001), American Indians experience
violent crime at a rate twice that of the general
population. Of particular concern to Tribes and the
federal government, especially the Office of Juvenile
Justice Delinquency Prevention ( OJJDP), is the
increasing number of violent crimes committed by and
against juveniles in Indian country. Thus, the Indian
Country Law Enforcement Initiative and OJJDP seek to
address these problems by enhancing law enforcement in
Indian country and improving the quality of life in tribal
communities.
Since FY 1999, the OJJDP has awarded 203 grants to
tribes throughout the nation to develop and implement
culturally sensitive delinquency prevention programs,
alcohol and substance abuse prevention programs,
interventions for court- involved youth, and improvements
to the juvenile justice system. Beginning in FY 2003, the
OJJDP started to award cooperative agreements to
federally recognized tribes.
Recipients of TYP cooperative agreements will receive
Agency/ Program
Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention
Contact( s):
Tribal Youth Program
( Speak with the Program Manager
assigned to your state.)
Phone: ( 202) 307– 5911
Websites:
Funding Opportunities at Office of
Justice Programs at
http:// www. ojp. usdoj. gov/ fundopps. htm
Tribal Youth Program at
http:// www. ojjdp. ncjrs. org// typ/ overview. h
tml
http:// www. ojjdp. ncjrs. org/ funding/ Fundin
gDetail. asp? fi= 24
Reference:
P. L. 108- 447, FY 2005 Consolidated
Appropriations Act
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training and technical assistance to facilitate program
planning, program enhancement, evaluation, and
implementation of TYP.
Funding Eligibility: Awards will be made only to
federally recognized tribes through cooperative
agreements for a 3- year budget and project period.
Tribal partnerships are encouraged to apply, when
appropriate. If two or more tribes are applying as a
partnership, one tribe must be clearly identified as the
primary agency for purposes of correspondence, awards,
and management.
Funding Source and Level: The program is funded by
the Department of Justice and is administered through its
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention.
Public Law 108- 447, FY 2005 Consolidated
Appropriations Act, appropriated $ 10 million for the
TYP.
Awards will not exceed $ 225,000 for tribes with 10,000
or fewer residents on or near the reservation and will not
exceed $ 300,000 for tribes with 10,001 or more residents
on or near the reservation.
Funding Requirements: An application is required.
Before an applicant receives a cooperative agreement
award, the applicant will be required to submit a signed
copy of the tribal resolution to OJJDP. The grant will not
be awarded if a signed tribal resolution is not submitted
upon request.
If applying as a partnership with other federally
recognized tribes, the applicant will be required to submit
a signed Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) that
includes an outline of each partner’s roles and
responsibilities. Before an applicant receives a
cooperative agreement award, the applicant will be
required to submit a signed MOU. Failure to submit the
document upon request will eliminate the applicant from
consideration.
Application Requirements: All applications responding
to this program announcement must be submitted online
through the Office of Justice Programs’ ( OJP’s) Grants
Management System at https:// grants. ojp. usdoj. gov/
A detailed “ Step- by- Step Guide to OJP’s Grants
Management System” to assist applicants through the
online application process is available at
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http:// ojjdp. ncjrs. org/ funding/ gms. html
There are specific application requirements that include
in addition to other components:
􀁦 Budget Detail Worksheet
􀁦 Program Narrative
􀁦 Other Program Attachments
Specific project selection criteria are identified.
Application Timing: The typical filing date for
applications is March.
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Federal Highway Administration
Highway Safety Improvement Program Program Description: The Highway Safety
Improvement Program ( HSIP) is a new core highway
program established in SAFETEA- LU. In many respects,
it replaces the former Hazard Elimination ( HES) program
that provided funding for the elimination of safety
hazards on any public road; public surface transportation
facility; any publicly owned bicycle or pedestrian
pathway or trail; or any traffic calming measure.
Since HSIP is a new program and rules for its use have
not been completely established, the provisions for the
former HES program are described where HSIP
guidelines are not available.
Program Funding Uses: Funding can be used for a wide
variety of improvements directed at eliminating or
mitigating existing or potential traffic hazards. Examples
of eligible funding uses include safety planning;
identification and study of hazardous roadway locations;
safety project development; purchase of rights- of- way for
safety projects; a broad range of safety project
construction activities; and project evaluation. Projects
can be at specific locations or system- wide.
HSIP funds can be used for projects on any public road or
publicly owned bicycle and pedestrian pathway or trail.
Each State must have a Strategic Highway Safety Plan
( SHSP) to be eligible to use up to 10 percent of its HSIP
funds for other safety projects under Title 23 of the
United States Code ( including education, enforcement
and emergency medical services). It must also certify
that it has met its railway- highway crossing and
infrastructure safety needs.
Funding Eligibility: Tribes are eligible to compete for
HSIP funding if the project ( s) are on roads open to the
public.
Funding Source and Level: The HSIP is funded by the
federal Highway Trust Fund. The Federal Highway
Administration provides program oversight. State
departments of transportation administer the program.
The national HSIP funding level is set at $ 1.236 billion
for FY 2006 and increases to $ 1.296 billion for FY 2009.
Funding for the program is distributed to the states by
formula, using the factors outlined in SAFETEA- LU
Agency/ Program:
Arizona Department of Transportation,
Local Government Assistance Section
Contact( s):
Manager
Local Government Section
Arizona Department of Transportation
205 S. 17th Ave., Mail Drop 630E
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: ( 602) 712- 8107
OR
Reed Henry
HSIP Program Manager
Arizona Department of Transportation
2828 N. Central Ave., Suite 900
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: ( 602) 712- 8873
Email: Rhenry@ azdot. gov
Websites:
http:// www. dot. state. az. us/ Highways/ loca
lgov/ Index. asp
http:// www. dot. state. az. us/ highways/ local
gov/ Projects_ Manual/ lgm_ cover. pdf
A Guide to Federal- Aid Programs and
Projects, FHWA, Publication No. FHWA-IF-
99- 006 at
http:// www. fhwa. dot. gov/ infrastructure
progradmin/ part 1. htm
References:
SAFETEA– LU, Section 1401
23 USC 148
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Section 1401. Arizona’s share of this funding is about
$ 20 million per year. This compares with about $ 10
million per year available under the former HES
Program. There may be some residual HES Program
funding available also.
Funding Requirements: Project proposals must be
submitted to the Arizona Department of Transportation
( ADOT), Local Government Assistance Section for
approval. There are no specific format requirements.
After the proposal has been approved, the applicant must
also submit the project to the appropriate regional
transportation planning agency ( Metropolitan Planning
Organization ( MPO) or the Councils of Governments
( COG)) for inclusion in the region’s Transportation
Improvement Program ( TIP). The maximum funding for
a project is $ 500,000 unless otherwise approved by
ADOT. The website for the ADOT Local Government
Assistance Section are:
The federal share of the cost of HSIP projects is 90
percent, subject to a sliding scale adjustment. The federal
share may be 100 percent for some types of projects.
Application Requirements: The project proposal must
provide sufficient detail to enable reviewers to clearly
understand the rationale of the project selection and the
relationships between the existing roadway environment,
traffic accident experience/ potential, proposed safety
improvement and economic effects. The Manual of
Traffic Engineering Studies published by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers may be used as a guide.
Expected accident reduction factors and traffic accident
costs should be identified to perform a benefit/ cost
analysis. The benefit/ cost ratio must be at least 1 for HES
funding eligibility.
ADOT maintains a ADOT Local Government Projects
Manual at the following website:
http:// www. dot. state. az. us/ highways/ localgov/ Projects_ M
anual/ lgm_ cover. pdf
Application Timing: A project application can be
submitted at any time.
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Federal Highway Administration
Safe Routes to School Program Program Description: The Safe Routes to School
Program was established by SAFETEA- LU to implement
safe routes to school program for the benefit of children
in primary and middle schools. The purposes of the
program are to:
􀁦 Enable and encourage children, including those
with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school;
􀁦 Make bicycling and walking to school a safer and
more appealing transportation alternative, thereby
encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an
early age; and
􀁦 Facilitate the planning, development, and
implementation of projects and activities that will
improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption,
and air pollution in the vicinity of schools.
The Safe Routes to School is a new program and rules for
its use have not been established.
Program Funding Use: Funding may be used for the
planning, design, and construction of infrastructure-related
projects that will substantially improve the ability
of students to walk and bicycle to school, including
sidewalk improvements, traffic calming and speed
reduction improvements, pedestrian and bicycle crossing
improvements, on- street bicycle facilities, off- street
bicycle and pedestrian facilities, secure bicycle parking
facilities and traffic diversion improvements in the
vicinity of schools.
Infrastructure- related projects may be carried out on any
public road or any bicycle or pedestrian pathway or trail
in the vicinity of schools.
In addition, between 10 percent and 30 percent of the
program funds available to a State must be used for non-infrastructure-
related activities to encourage walking and
bicycling to school, including public awareness
campaigns and outreach to press and community leaders,
traffic education and enforcement in the vicinity of
schools, student sessions on bicycle and pedestrian safety,
health, and environment, and funding for training,
volunteers, and managers of safe