BJA FY 25 Invited to Apply - National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program
This grant funds efforts to improve alert systems for finding missing adults over 17, supporting coordination among agencies under the National Ashanti Alert Act.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: May 6, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $842,734 (cooperative agreement; single award expected)
Summary: Supports the establishment and modernization of alerting systems for locating missing adults over 17, in alignment with the National Ashanti Alert Act.
Key Information: By invitation only; restricted to The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc (IIR).
Description
This opportunity provides funding for the establishment and modernization of alerting systems and processes consistent with the National Ashanti Alert Act, with the goal of improving the reporting and location of missing adults over the age of 17. The program requires close coordination with state, local, and federal officials responsible for maintaining and operating the National Emergency Alert System and National Wireless Emergency Alerts. The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement, emphasizing partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to deliver training and technical assistance nationwide.
