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

October 27, 2025 (Grants.gov) | November 3, 2025 (JustGrants)

Up to $2,500,000 per award; award floor is $0; typical project period and number of awards not specified.

Supports efforts to reduce sexual assault and violent crime by addressing backlogs of unsubmitted and partially tested sexual assault kits (SAKs) and improving criminal justice responses.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides funding to assist state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies in addressing significant backlogs of unsubmitted and partially tested sexual assault kits (SAKs). The program aims to reduce sexual assault and violent crime, hold violent offenders accountable, and deliver justice and support to victims. Funding is intended to help agencies improve their jurisdictional response to sexually motivated crimes by providing resources for testing, investigation, victim notification, and prosecution. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov Application Deadline: **October 27, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern** - JustGrants Application Deadline: **November 3, 2025, 8:59 PM Eastern** --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $2,500,000 per award - **Award Floor:** $0 - **Cost Sharing/Match:** Not required - **Estimated Number of Awards:** Not specified --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Other entities as specified in the solicitation ### Additional Eligibility Details - **Categories 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6:** State law enforcement agencies, units of local government, governmental non-law enforcement agencies acting as fiscal agents, and prosecutor’s offices. - **Category 2:** Small law enforcement agencies (fewer than 250 sworn officers) or consortia of such agencies. - **Categories 3, 4, and 6:** Jurisdictions that have addressed their unsubmitted and partially tested SAKs and at least 75% of downstream case activities (crime analysis, investigation, victim notification, CODIS hit follow-up, prosecutions). - **Category 5:** Existing or previous SAKI grantees meeting the above downstream activities threshold. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360614) by the initial deadline. - After Grants.gov submission, applicants must complete their application in the [JustGrants](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) system by the secondary deadline. - Review the full [Notice of Funding Opportunity](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172462) for detailed instructions and requirements. --- ## Additional Information - Assistance Listing: 16.833 — National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative - No cost sharing or matching is required. - The program specifically targets the reduction of SAK backlogs and comprehensive improvement of sexual assault case handling, including victim support and prosecution. --- ## External Links - [Grants.gov Opportunity Synopsis](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360614) - [BJA Opportunity Page & Full Solicitation](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172462) - [Download Full NOFO (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172462.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |---------|-------|-------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | General questions and technical support |

BJA FY25 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)

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