BJA FY 25 Ashanti Alert Grant, $842,734, Closing May 6
Summary
BJA has posted a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY2025 National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program, with a maximum award of $842,734. The grant supports the establishment and modernization of alerting systems for missing adults over age 17 in coordination with state, local, and federal officials responsible for the National Emergency Alert System. Applications close May 6, 2026 and are restricted to The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc., which must have received an official invitation letter from BJA.
“This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY2025 Invited to Apply - National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program.”
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BJA posted a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program under the National Ashanti Alert Act, with a maximum award ceiling of $842,734 through a cooperative agreement. The program funds training and technical assistance to modernize alerting systems for missing adults over age 17, requiring coordination with National Emergency Alert System officials.
Eligible applicants limited to The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc. must apply by May 6, 2026 via Grants.gov. Organizations considering partnerships with state and local emergency management agencies on missing-person systems should monitor BJA.ojp.gov for future related solicitations.
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BJA FY 25 Invited to Apply - National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings: 16.041 -- National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program
Last Updated: April 23, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY2025 Invited to Apply - National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program. This opportunity seeks to establish and modernize alerting systems and processes, consistent with the National Ashanti Alert Act, to assist with the reporting and location of missing adults over the age of 17. This requires close coordination with state, local, and federal officials responsible for maintaining and operating the National Emergency Alert System and National Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
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- Other
Additional information
Only applicants that received an official invitation letter from BJA concerning the National Ashanti Alert Network are able and eligible to apply. Applications will only be accepted from the following: The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc (IIR)
Grantor contact information
Description
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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Link to additional information
Closing: May 6, 2026
Application process
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Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
$842,734
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2025-172592
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Continuation
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
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1
Posted date:
April 23, 2026
Archive date:
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