Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #O-BJA-2026-172674
Grant for Investigating and Prosecuting Sexual Assaults in Confinement Facilities
Buyer
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Posted
August 13, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
O-BJA-2026-172674
NAICS
922130, 922190
This opportunity is a grant program from the Bureau of Justice Assistance focused on supporting efforts to investigate and prosecute sexual assaults in confinement facilities. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) - Eligible Applicants: - State, local, and tribal government agencies - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Nonprofit Native American tribal organizations - Purpose: - Funding to enhance investigative and prosecutorial capacity for sexual assaults in confinement settings - Aims to reduce incidents and increase successful prosecutions - Funding Details: - Minimum award amount: $2,000,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, OEMs, or part numbers mentioned - Focus is on investigative and prosecutorial services - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be authorized to prosecute criminal offenses or operate law enforcement agencies - Restricted to government and nonprofit entities
Description
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports state, local, and tribal efforts to enhance their capacity to investigate and prosecute incidents of sexual assault in confinement facilities. Eligible applicants include government entities such as city, county, state, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, as well as nonprofit Native American tribal organizations. The funding aims to decrease incidents of sexual assault in confinement facilities and increase successful prosecutions. The award minimum is $2,000,000, and no cost sharing or matching requirement is needed.