BJA FY24 National PREA Resource Center - Invited to Apply

Closed Posted

Opportunity number
O-BJA-2024-172071
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Up to $3,000,000

Opportunity facts

Assistance listings
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Category
  • Law, Justice and Legal Services
Eligible applicants
  • Other
Full announcement

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About this opportunity

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to continue funding the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Function through the National PREA Resource Center (PRC). The PRC delivers training and technical assistance to state, local, and tribal corrections and law enforcement professionals, victim advocates, and others working to eliminate sexual abuse and harassment in confinement settings and implement the PREA Standards. The key objectives are to enhance the PREA Audit Instrument, carry out activities related to the PREA Audit Oversight Program, administer systems to support PREA audits, and train, certify, and recertify PREA auditors.

The funding opportunity has a due date of April 12, 2024. The award will be made through a cooperative agreement, and the successful applicant will be responsible for the mission-critical work related to the PREA Audit Function. The funding for this opportunity comes from the PREA Program: Strategic Support for PREA Implementation (CFDA 16.735), which aims to support efforts to achieve compliance with the PREA Standards and reduce sexual abuse in confinement facilities.

Synopsis

With this solicitation, BJA seeks to continue funding the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Function. The National PREA Resource Center (PRC) delivers training and technical assistance (TTA) to state, local, and tribal corrections and law enforcement professionals, victim advocates, and others working to eliminate sexual abuse and sexual harassment in confinement settings, and to implement the PREA Standards. BJA is funding the continuation of mission-critical work related to the PREA Audit Function, with a focus on enhancing the PREA Audit Instrument, carrying out activities related to the PREA Audit Oversight Program, administering systems to support PREA audits, and training, certifying, and recertifying PREA auditors.

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