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Specialized Training for Transforming Prison Cultures and Operations

This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks to support state departments of corrections in transforming prison cultures and operations: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) - Eligible Applicant: - Only Keystone Restituere Justice Center, Inc. is eligible, as specified by invitation - Program Focus: - Transforming Prison Cultures, Climates, and Spaces under the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative - Aims to improve prison safety, security, and reduce recidivism, especially in facilities with workforce challenges - Provides highly specialized and technical training for recruiting, training, and retaining qualified staff - Supports streamlining of operations in response to workforce trends - Funding Details: - Cooperative agreement with a minimum award of $1,000,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Products/Services Requested: - Specialized training services for state departments of corrections - Notable Requirements: - Only applicants with an official BJA invitation may apply (Keystone Restituere Justice Center, Inc.) - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are mentioned - Place of Performance: - Bureau of Justice Assistance (federal office)

Description

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the BJA FY 2025 program aimed at transforming prison cultures, climates, and spaces. The program supports state departments of corrections in improving safety, security, and reducing recidivism, especially in prisons facing workforce challenges. It provides specialized training to help recruit, train, and retain qualified staff and streamline operations. Only applicants who received an official invitation letter from BJA, specifically Keystone Restituere Justice Center, Inc., are eligible to apply.

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