BJA FY26 Investigating and Prosecuting Sexual Assaults in Confinement Facilities Program
Funding supports state, local, and tribal agencies in investigating and prosecuting sexual assaults within confinement facilities to reduce incidents and increase successful prosecutions.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: September 23, 2026 (Grants.gov) | September 30, 2026 (JustGrants, Solicitation closing)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 per award; no minimum; project duration typically specified in solicitation.
Summary: Supports state, local, and tribal efforts to investigate and prosecute sexual assaults in confinement facilities.
Description
This funding opportunity supports efforts by state, local, and tribal governments to enhance their capacity to investigate and prosecute incidents of sexual assault in confinement facilities. The program aims to reduce the incidence of sexual assault in jails, prisons, and other detention settings, and to increase the rate of successful prosecution in such cases. Funding can be used for investigative and prosecutorial activities, staff training, evidence collection, and other measures that contribute to the effective handling of these sensitive cases.
