FY26 Application
Tribal Access Program – 2026 Applications are being accepted from July 13, 2026 – August 31, 2026
The Department of Justice is expanding the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information, which provides federally recognized Tribes access to national crime information databases for both criminal justice and non-criminal justice purposes. Tribes interested in participating in TAP must submit the application by August 31, 2026, at midnight. TAP allows Tribes to serve and protect their communities by ensuring the exchange of critical data more effectively.
A list of frequently asked questions regarding deployments is located here.
In order to assist and inform interested Tribes about TAP and its capabilities, TAP will host a TAP Overview webinar on the following dates and times (EST). Please email TAP.App@usdoj.gov and let us know which event you are interested in attending.
TAP Overview: Provides an overview of the TAP program and benefits for criminal justice and non-criminal justice agencies to enhance Tribal public safety.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in learning about TAP, including Tribal police chiefs, judges, court administrators, sex offender registry managers, social service directors, and senior executive Tribal government leaders who will decide whether their Tribe should submit an application during the current application period.
- Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 1pm ET
- Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 1pm ET
- Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 1pm ET
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026 @ 1pm ET
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 1pm ET