O-BJA-2025-172613: BJA FY25 Invited to Apply – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Reallocation Funds Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: OJP FY 2026 Integrity in American Elections Grant Program (O-BJA-2026-172793). Status: Closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left). It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2026.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $420,866 to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on June 10, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 9, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$420,866
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2024-172178 | September 4, 2024 | Closed October 22, 2024 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2023-171782 | June 30, 2023 | Closed August 16, 2023 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2022-171370 | June 17, 2022 | Closed August 9, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 10, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Invited state government agencies.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program awards averaged $414,240; this notice allows up to $420,866 per award.
- Most of the program's money (87% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
OJP is committed to advancing work that furthers DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis. This NOFO will provide assistance to state, local, and tribal correctional agencies and facilities to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and sexual harassment, as well as implement the National Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards.
Who has won Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (16.738) awarded $1.8 billion across 4,339 grant awards, an average of $414,240 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Board of State and Community Corrections | California | 10 | $97.4 million |
| Texas Office of the Governor | Texas | 7 | $93.0 million |
| City of Chicago | Illinois | 7 | $88.6 million |
| The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc. | Florida | 12 | $70.7 million |
| City of Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 1 | $66.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, O-BJA-2026-172793, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2025-172613 still open?
No. It closed on June 10, 2026. A newer notice is open: O-BJA-2026-172793, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).
Who can apply for BJA FY25 Invited to Apply – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Reallocation Funds Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY25 Invited to Apply – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Reallocation Funds Program?
Closed June 10, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $420,866 each.
Who has won Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were California Board of State and Community Corrections, Texas Office of the Governor, City of Chicago. The program made 4,339 awards worth $1.8 billion in that time.
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