BJA FY 25 Invited to Apply- Transforming Prison Cultures, Climates, and Spaces
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings: 16.812 -- Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative
Last Updated: April 23, 2026
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: May 6, 2026
Award
$--
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2025-172588
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Continuation
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 23, 2026
Archive date:
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