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BJA FY 19 Implementing the PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities

Bureau of Justice Assistance · BJA-2019-15245

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $250K

Total Program Funding

$2.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

May 22, 2019

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY 19 Implementing the PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities. Bureau of Justice Assistance. The PREA Statute of 2003 requires the Department of Justice to provide grant funding to state, local, and tribal jurisdictions to prevent, detect, and respond to prison rape. The PREA Demonstration Grant Program provides resources to eligible applicants for demonstration projects within confinement... up to $250,000 per award; $2,500,000 total program funding; ~20 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Special district governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, City/township governments, County governments, State governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2019-05-22

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The PREA Statute of 2003 requires the Department of Justice to provide grant funding to state, local, and tribal jurisdictions to prevent, detect, and respond to prison rape. The PREA Demonstration Grant Program provides resources to eligible applicants for demonstration projects within confinement settings, including adult prisons and jails, juvenile facilities, community corrections facilities, law enforcement lockups and other temporary holding facilities, and tribal detention facilities. Applicants must successfully communicate a comprehensive approach to the prevention, detection, and response to sexual abuse, and clearly prioritize gaps which are not yet addressed, either programmatically or through changes in policy and procedures, as they relate to the implementation of the PREA Standards.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Special District GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsState Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $250K
Total Program Funding: $2.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 13, 2019

Application Deadline: May 22, 2019 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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