What is Funding Navigator?

Funding Navigator is a grant funding platform and professional services firm that helps fire departments, law enforcement agencies, EMS providers, municipalities, and nonprofits find and secure grants — without hiring expensive consultants. It provides AI-powered grant matching, expert grant writing, project planning, and post-award compliance services. The company has helped 500+ public safety agencies secure over $47 million in funding at up to 90% less than traditional consultants.

What types of organizations does Funding Navigator serve?

Funding Navigator serves fire departments (career and volunteer), law enforcement agencies (police and sheriff), EMS and ambulance services, emergency management offices, municipalities and local governments, K-12 schools, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits across the United States.

What grants does Funding Navigator help with?

Funding Navigator helps organizations secure: FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), FEMA SAFER Grant, FEMA BRIC, FEMA HMGP, COPS Office Hiring Program, Byrne JAG, USDA Community Facilities, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), state grants, private foundation grants, congressional earmarks, and more — totaling over $1 trillion in annual funding.

How much does Funding Navigator cost?

Funding Navigator is up to 90% cheaper than traditional grant consultants, who typically charge $5,000–$20,000+ per application. Pricing depends on the services required. A free consultation is available, and organizations can join for free to access the Fund Finder tool.

How does Funding Navigator work?

Funding Navigator works in 3 steps: (1) You describe your project need — building, equipment, staffing, or technology. (2) The platform matches you with the grants you're most likely to win. (3) Expert grant writers guide your team through the application with review at every stage. The process is 80% faster than applying without assistance.

Can volunteer fire departments use Funding Navigator?

Yes. Funding Navigator works with fire departments of all sizes — from small all-volunteer departments to large urban career departments. Volunteer and rural departments often have advantages with FEMA AFG and private grants that prioritize underserved communities.

What is the FEMA AFG grant?

The FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is one of the most important federal grants for fire departments, providing funding for equipment, vehicles, training, and wellness programs. Funding Navigator has extensive experience helping fire departments apply for and win AFG funding.

What is the SAFER grant?

The FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant helps fire departments hire and retain firefighters. It is one of the largest federal grants available to fire departments. Funding Navigator helps eligible departments navigate the SAFER application process.

Does Funding Navigator help with 501(c)(3) formation?

Yes. Funding Navigator provides full 501(c)(3) nonprofit formation services including Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, IRS Form 1023 application, SAM.gov registration, and DUNS/UEI setup — everything a fire department or public safety organization needs to establish a supporting foundation and access private grants.

What is the average grant size Funding Navigator clients receive?

The average grant secured through Funding Navigator is $209,000. Results vary depending on the project type, organization size, and funding source. Funding Navigator focuses on matching organizations with the highest-value opportunities for their specific needs.

What are congressional earmarks and can Funding Navigator help?

Congressional earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending) are direct funding allocations secured through a U.S. Representative or Senator. In FY2024, over $14.6 billion was allocated through earmarks. Funding Navigator helps organizations identify and pursue earmark opportunities for infrastructure and capital projects.

How is Funding Navigator different from a traditional grant consultant?

Traditional grant consultants charge $5,000–$20,000+ per application and handle one grant at a time. Funding Navigator provides expert writing, matching, and compliance support at up to 90% less cost, while simultaneously pursuing multiple grants — giving clients 24x more applications per year and building long-term funding capacity.

What is Funding Navigator?

Funding Navigator - Find and win the grants your organization needs. Simple tools to discover funding, submit applications, and get expert support every step of the way.

What is the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)?

CTAS is the U.S. Department of Justice's single-application solicitation that bundles multiple public safety, justice, and victim services grant programs for federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia. Instead of applying to each DOJ tribal program separately, CTAS lets tribes apply once and be considered across the purpose areas relevant to their community.

What is included in the Funding Navigator Tribal (CTAS) Package?

The Tribal Package includes complete grant writing and application submission for your highest-fit CTAS purpose area, plus a full year of Funding Navigator at a discounted rate for tribes and tribal agencies who sign up by August 31. The subscription gives your team access to every other tribal, state, regional, and private funding source you qualify for, plus deadline tracking and post-award compliance support.

Who is eligible to apply for CTAS funding?

Federally recognized American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages, as well as tribal consortia, are eligible to apply for CTAS. Eligibility for specific purpose areas can vary — our team confirms which purpose areas your tribe qualifies for during onboarding.

How much does the Tribal (CTAS) Package cost?

The package is offered at a discounted subscription rate for a limited time — sign up by August 31 to lock in the discount. We do not take contingency fees. Reserve your spot with no payment and our team will share full pricing during the 24-hour callback.

Does Funding Navigator write the actual CTAS application narrative?

Yes. Our team of professional grant writers handles the entire application: purpose-area fit analysis, project narrative, budget development, DOJ JustGrants submission support, and award acceptance assistance. You provide your priorities — we write, submit, and manage everything else.

What happens after I sign up by August 31?

A member of our tribal funding team will call you within 24 hours to review your priorities against every CTAS purpose area, confirm your discounted Navigator subscription, and begin your application.

Back to Who We Serve

Tribal Public Safety Funding Program

Up to $900,000 Available for Tribal Law Enforcement Through CTAS.

Navigator will help your Tribal Nation organize the application and build a year-round public-safety funding strategy — at a discounted rate if you sign up by August 31.

Discounted pricing ends in

Discounted signup window has closed — contact us for availability.

Non-committal reservation 24-hour callback Flat-fee, no contingency

Included in your program

✓ 12 months of Funding Navigator
✓ CTAS readiness, strategy & one Purpose Area
✓ Full application-development workflow
✓ Year-round funding pipeline & post-award support

The Package

Tribal Public Safety
Funding Program.

Up to $900,000 is currently available for tribal law-enforcement priorities through CTAS. Every customer gets 12 months of Funding Navigator to organize the application and build a year-round public-safety funding strategy — at a discounted rate if you sign up by August 31.

Public Safety

Public Safety & Community Policing

Officer hiring, equipment, and community policing capacity for tribal law enforcement.

DOJ CTAS program page

Justice Systems

Comprehensive Tribal Justice Systems

Tribal courts, corrections, and alternatives to incarceration.

DOJ CTAS program page

Victim Services

Violence Against Women & Victim Services

Victim advocacy, elder abuse response, and legal assistance programs.

DOJ CTAS program page

Included For Every Customer

A 12-month funding program, anchored by one CTAS application.

The grant creates urgency. The year-round program creates durable value. Discounted pricing is only available to tribal governments and agencies who sign up by August 31.

12 months of Funding Navigator
CTAS readiness and strategy
One CTAS Purpose Area
Full application-development workflow
CPD Microgrant eligibility screening
THSGP eligibility and future-cycle readiness
Year-round Tribal public-safety funding pipeline
Post-award support

Optional Additions

Add on as your program grows.

Additional CTAS Purpose Area
CPD Microgrant fast-track application
OVW Tribal Governments application
Advanced post-award management

Reserve Your Spot

Discounted pricing.
Ends August 31.

A full 12-month funding program takes real work — starting with a coordinated CTAS application across every purpose area. Sign up by August 31 to lock in discounted pricing while our team gets to work.

Discounted pricing ends in

Discounted signup window has closed — contact us for availability.

Non-committal. No payment to reserve your spot.
24-hour callback. Our team will call to begin onboarding.

Don't miss the discount window.

Sign up by August 31 to lock in discounted pricing and let our team get your CTAS application in front of the DOJ — backed by a full year of funding strategy, discovery, and grant management.

About CTAS

The DOJ Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation, written and submitted by experts.

CTAS is the Department of Justice's single-application pathway to funding across public safety, tribal justice systems, corrections, and victim services for federally recognized tribes. Funding Navigator identifies your strongest purpose area fit, writes the narrative, and manages submission — plus keeps your team funded year-round with a discounted Navigator subscription.

FAQ

Up to $900,000 Available for Tribal Law Enforcement Through CTAS.

Tribal Public Safety
Funding Program.

Public Safety & Community Policing

Comprehensive Tribal Justice Systems

Violence Against Women & Victim Services

A 12-month funding program, anchored by one CTAS application.

Add on as your program grows.

Discounted pricing.
Ends August 31.

Reserve your spot.

Don't miss the discount window.

The DOJ Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation, written and submitted by experts.

Common questions about the CTAS package.

Up to $900,000 Available for Tribal Law Enforcement Through CTAS.

Tribal Public SafetyFunding Program.

Public Safety & Community Policing

Comprehensive Tribal Justice Systems

Violence Against Women & Victim Services

A 12-month funding program, anchored by one CTAS application.

Add on as your program grows.

Discounted pricing.Ends August 31.

Reserve your spot.

Don't miss the discount window.

The DOJ Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation, written and submitted by experts.

Common questions about the CTAS package.

What is the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)?

What is included in the Funding Navigator Tribal (CTAS) Package?

Who is eligible to apply for CTAS funding?

How much does the Tribal (CTAS) Package cost?

Does Funding Navigator write the actual CTAS application narrative?

What happens after I sign up by August 31?

Tribal Public Safety
Funding Program.

Discounted pricing.
Ends August 31.