[Bureau of Justice Assistance](https://bja.ojp.gov)

May 4, 2026 (Grants.gov) | May 8, 2026 (Current closing date) | May 11, 2026 (JustGrants)

Up to $2,000,000 per award; no minimum; project period and total number of awards not specified.

Supports state, local, and tribal efforts to investigate and prosecute sexual assaults in confinement facilities.

--- ## Description This program provides funding to state, local, and tribal agencies to enhance their capacity to investigate and prosecute incidents of sexual assault occurring in confinement facilities. The goal is to decrease the prevalence of sexual assault in these settings and improve the rate of successful prosecutions. Eligible activities include investigative and prosecutorial efforts aimed at holding offenders accountable and supporting victims within confinement environments. --- ## Due Dates - May 4, 2026: Grants.gov submission deadline (first part of application) - May 8, 2026: Current closing date for applications - May 11, 2026: JustGrants submission deadline (full application) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $2,000,000 per project - No minimum award specified - Estimated total program funding not specified - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized) - State and local prosecuting agencies - Other units of local government - Publicly funded law enforcement agencies **Note:** Private institutions and individuals are not eligible. --- ## Application Process 1. **Register and Apply via Grants.gov:** Submit the initial application package through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361688) by May 4, 2026. 2. **Complete Submission in JustGrants:** After submitting in Grants.gov, complete the full application in [JustGrants](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) by May 11, 2026. 3. Review the full solicitation and instructions on the [BJA program page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172506). 4. No cost sharing or match is required. 5. Contact the OJP Response Center for technical or eligibility questions (see below). --- ## Additional Information - Assistance Listing: 16.735 — PREA Program: Strategic Support for PREA Implementation - The program focuses on supporting investigative and prosecutorial work related to sexual assaults in confinement settings, such as jails, prisons, and detention facilities. - Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for detailed requirements and allowable costs. --- ## External Links - [Full Solicitation & Details (BJA)](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172506) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361688) - [Watch the BJA Webinar Recording](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/webinar/fy25-prea-inv-recording) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | — | | Bureau of Justice Assistance | [AskBJA@usdoj.gov](mailto:AskBJA@usdoj.gov) | (202)-616-6500 | ---

BJA FY25 Investigating and Prosecuting Sexual Assaults in Confinement Facilities Program

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