BJA FY24 National PREA Resource Center – Invited to Apply
ID: 353427Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353427

Additional Information

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172071
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is inviting applications for the FY24 National PREA Resource Center through a cooperative agreement aimed at continuing the funding for the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Function. The primary objective of this opportunity is to provide training and technical assistance to various stakeholders, including state, local, and tribal corrections and law enforcement professionals, to eliminate sexual abuse and harassment in confinement settings while implementing PREA Standards. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the PREA Audit Instrument, overseeing PREA audits, and training auditors, thereby supporting the mission-critical work related to the PREA Audit Function. Interested applicants, specifically Impact Justice, must refer to the official invitation letter for eligibility requirements, with a total funding amount of $3 million available and a submission deadline of April 12, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the OJP Response Center at grants@ncjrs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grants@ncjrs.gov
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