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BJA FY 20 Implementing the PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities

Bureau of Justice Assistance · BJA-2020-17233

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $250K

Total Program Funding

$4.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

April 14, 2020

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY 20 Implementing the PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities. Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) directs DOJ to provide grants to jurisdictions and agencies nationwide to "protect inmates (particularly from prison rape) and to safeguard the communities to which inmates return." 34 USC 30305(a). Federal funds awarded to grantees may be used to protect... up to $250,000 per award; $4,500,000 total program funding; ~12 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

City/township governments, Other eligible entities, Special district governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, County governments (+1 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•The following entities are eligible to apply: states units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as de...
•Deadline: 2020-04-14

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) directs DOJ to provide grants to jurisdictions and agencies nationwide to "protect inmates (particularly from prison rape) and to safeguard the communities to which inmates return." 34 USC 30305(a). Federal funds awarded to grantees may be used to protect inmates by "undertaking efforts to more effectively prevent prison rape; investigating incidents of prison rape; or prosecuting incidents of prison rape." 34 USC 30305 (b)(1).

Who Can Apply

The following entities are eligible to apply: states units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior).

Eligible Applicant Types

City/Township GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Special District GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsState Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $250K
Total Program Funding: $4.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 12
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: February 14, 2020

Application Deadline: April 14, 2020 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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