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BJA FY 25 Invited to Apply- Transforming Prison Cultures, Climates, and Spaces
Bureau of Justice Assistance
O-BJA-2025-172588
USDOJ-OJP-BJA
General Information
N/a
Est. Program Funding:
Est. Program Funding:
May 6, 2026
Closing Date:
Closing Date:
1
Expected No. of Awards
Expected No. of Awards
$1,000,000
Award Ceiling
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
O-BJA-2025-172588
Owning Agency:
USDOJ-OJP-BJA
Opportunity Category:
Continuation (C)
Synopsis
| This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2025 Invited to Apply for Transforming Prison Cultures, Climates, and Spaces. Originally released in FY23, BJA’s Transforming Prison Cultures, Climates, and Spaces program funded the development and initial implementation of the Safe Inside Initiative, which supports state departments of corrections (DOC) in their efforts to improve safety, security, and reduce recidivism, particularly among prisons facing acute workforce challenges. Through the Safe Inside Initiative funded via this program, state DOCs will receive highly specialized and technical training to help them effectively recruit, train, and retain qualified staff, and streamline operations in response to workforce trends. | |
| Response Date | May 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Apr 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | |
| Award Ceiling | 1,000,000 |
| Award Floor | N/a |
| Cost Sharing | No |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | Only applicants that received an official invitation letter from BJA are able and eligible to apply. Applications will only be accepted from the following: Keystone Restituere Justice Center, Inc. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 16.812: Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative
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