Federal Grant Writing for Tribal Communities

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Nan Benally is the Tribal Program Grants Manager for the American Probation & Parole Association. She works with tribal communities throughout the United States providing support and technical assistance in the implementation of grant funded programs that focus on the needs of tribal communities. The work includes outreach to tribal leaders, researchers, organizations and individuals that promote collaborative partnerships in addressing the needs of tribal communities focused in areas of Probation & Parole. Nan has utilized her background in areas of social justice in helping to create outcomes of direct application and influence in resolving concrete problems and also meeting community-based needs, transforming the status quo of institutions and challenging stakeholders in addressing these issues collaboratively, leading to a multidisciplinary commitment to enact change. Nan has completed her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University and continues to work on her doctorate and professional licensure.

Megan Foster is a Program Analyst with the American Probation and Parole Association. In this role, she manages and works on a variety of APPA’s grant-funded projects. These projects range from training and technical assistance to research and evaluation of community supervision programs. Her projects have included workforce and workload issues, tribal issues, victims’ issues in community supervision, justice reform and implementation of evidence-based practices. Prior to coming to APPA, she worked as a direct practitioner and program manager in victims’ services and reentry programs. She has specialized experience working in reentry with women and families as well as training and implementation of trauma-informed practices and programs. Megan received her Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis.

Travis Johnson, is a Program Associate of Grants and Research with the American Probation and Parole Association. In his role, he assists with work on the association’s various grant-funded projects involving training, technical assistance, and research/evaluation to the community corrections field. Travis is currently working on several projects. BJA’s Project Safe Neighborhood as well as several different tribal initiatives. His interest lean towards supervision through technology and supervision of radicalized domestic terrorists. He received his Master’s in Safety, Security and Emergency Management from Eastern Kentucky University.