BJA FY25 Investigating and Prosecuting Sexual Assaults in Confinement Facilities Program

The Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering a discretionary federal grant to support state, local, and tribal efforts to investigate and prosecute sexual assaults in confinement facilities. The program funds investigative and prosecutorial activities aimed at reducing incidents of sexual assault in confinement settings and increasing successful prosecutions. Eligible applicants include state and local prosecuting agencies, other units of local government, and publicly funded law enforcement agencies, and there is no matching requirement. Applications are due May 4, 2026, with awards of up to $2,000,000, and questions may be directed to OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov.