BJA FY25 Invited to Apply - Prison Rape Elimination Act Resource Center
Funding supports the operation of a resource center to help the DOJ audit and enforce standards preventing sexual abuse in prisons and juvenile facilities under the PREA.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: May 6, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,400,000 per award; cooperative agreement; no cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports the operation of the Prison Rape Elimination Act Resource Center to assist with DOJ’s auditing and compliance responsibilities for preventing and responding to sexual victimization in confinement.
Key Information: Only applicants officially invited by BJA (specifically Impact Justice) are eligible to apply.
Description
This opportunity provides funding through a cooperative agreement to support the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Resource Center. The awardee will work with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the PREA Management Office (PMO) to fulfill the Department of Justice’s statutory responsibilities under the PREA Statute and Standards. The main objectives are to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual victimization of adults and juveniles in confinement, primarily through auditing, technical assistance, and resource development.
