2022 sessions are intended to build off of the 2021 sessions. **View the 2021 sessions [HERE](http://rise.articulate.com/share/ZbzwqUY8sFKVnSq5Nawlv67GsozsoO_o#/)** The Department of Justice launched CTAS in direct response to concerns raised by tribal leaders that DOJ’s grant process did not provide the flexibility tribes need to address their criminal justice and public safety needs. The Department awards grants to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, combat violence against women and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This workshop is designed to provide previous and new CTAS applicants with tools and guidance that may assist with the tribe’s efforts to access grant funding and other resources to improve their justice systems. Online workshop sessions will be led by DOJ personnel and experienced technical assistance providers and will focus on topics such as: * Strategic planning to support a strong program design * Writing a proposal * Grant writing tips * DOJ funding opportunities and training and technical assistance resources **Training Times | November 8 & November 9** 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Time | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central Time | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Mountain Time | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Pacific Time | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Alaska Time **November 8 Topics** * Welcome and Opening Prayer * History of CTAS and Critical Overview of the Solicitation * Mechanics of Formatting a Grant Narrative * Develop an Application Checklist/Action Plan and Building a Successful Grant Writing Team * Writing Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables/Tasks * Question & Answer and Day 1 Wrap Up **November 9 Topics** * Addressing application components * Creating a Budget * Common Mistakes Entering Data in JustGrants * Common Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Grant Application * Question and Answer, Closing Comments

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to: * Identify key grant application requirements and how to navigate solicitation materials * Design project goals, objectives and activities to achieve desired outcomes * Draft an action plan and timeline for grant writing; including coordination across tribal justice programs * Determine solicitation criteria for a written application * Identify common mistakes when writing and submitting a grant

This workshop is designed for previous and new Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation applicants which may include: * Grant administrator, writer, and/or consultant * Tribal public safety staff * Department/agency manager or administrator * Program staff * Tribal leader or government * Social workers / social, child, family services * Victims & Victims' services / advocates * Tribal judicial staff * Tribal behavioral health staff * Tribal community corrections staff * Chief of operations or chief of finance