[Bureau of Justice Statistics](https://bjs.ojp.gov)

May 4, 2026 (Grants.gov) | May 11, 2026 (JustGrants)

Up to $500,000 total; one award expected; project period and typical duration not specified.

Supports an assessment of the Bureau of Justice Statistics' National Prison Rape Statistics Program to improve data collection, methodology, and stakeholder engagement.

--- ## Description This opportunity funds a comprehensive assessment of the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ (BJS) National Prison Rape Statistics Program (NPRSP). The selected recipient will review current program operations, consult with stakeholders, and develop recommendations to enhance the utility and efficiency of BJS’s data collections on sexual victimization in correctional settings. The assessment aims to inform potential methodological improvements in sampling, data collection, and dissemination, while minimizing burdens on data providers. Findings will help shape the future direction of the NPRSP and ensure its continued relevance for research, policy, and practice. --- ## Due Dates - May 4, 2026: Grants.gov submission deadline (applications due by 11:59 pm Eastern) - May 11, 2026: JustGrants application submission deadline (applications due by 8:59 pm Eastern) --- ## Funding Amount - Total estimated funding: $500,000 - Award ceiling: $500,000 - Award floor: $0 - Expected number of awards: 1 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses and those other than small businesses) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361710) by May 4, 2026 (11:59 pm Eastern). - After Grants.gov submission, applicants must complete the process in JustGrants by May 11, 2026 (8:59 pm Eastern). - Review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed instructions: [NOFO URL Link](https://bjs.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bjs-2025-172573). --- ## Additional Information - This is a cooperative agreement, meaning substantial involvement from BJS is expected. - The assessment will directly inform future methodological and operational changes for the NPRSP. - Only one award is anticipated; competition may be significant. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity details and NOFO (BJS)](https://bjs.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bjs-2025-172573) - [Grants.gov listing and application portal](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361710) - [Bureau of Justice Statistics homepage](https://bjs.ojp.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | AskBJS@usdoj.gov | | Agency Phone | (202)-307-0765 | | Program Page | [Contact BJS](https://bjs.ojp.gov/contact) |

BJS FY25 National Prison Rape Statistics Program (NPRSP) Assessment

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