BJA FY25 Invited to Apply - Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program
This grant provides supplemental funding for training and technical assistance to help law enforcement solve sexual assault and cold cases, support victims, and improve forensic practices.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: May 6, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000,000 for one award; supplemental funding, cooperative agreement
Summary: Provides supplemental funding for training and technical assistance to support sexual assault kit investigations and improve practices for law enforcement and victim support.
Key Information: Only invited applicants (Research Triangle Institute, International) are eligible.
Description
This opportunity provides supplemental funding through a cooperative agreement to support the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program. The program aims to assist SAKI site-based grantees in solving existing sexual assault cases, preventing future crimes, and delivering justice for survivors and their families. The TTA program offers expertise, training, and technical assistance to enhance law enforcement investigations of sexual assault and violent cold case crimes, supporting the establishment of evidence-based, sustainable practices in collecting and processing forensic evidence, investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases related to previously unsubmitted or partially tested sexual assault kits, and supporting victims.
