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Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)

FY 2022 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This program provides funding to address the issue and impact of unsubmitted sexual assault kits at law enforcement agencies.

Subrecipient Policies and Procedures

October 2021
Series
Funding Webinar
During this presentation, Bureau of Justice Assistance State Policy Advisors focused on various Sexual Assault Kit Initiative funding award topics, including: the difference between subawards and procurement contracts; the requirements associated with federal awards; the minimum requirements and elements of Subrecipient Policies and Procedures; and more.

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Forensic Sciences

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) helps America’s state, local, and tribal jurisdictions reduce and prevent crime, lower recidivism, and promote a fair and safe criminal justice system. BJA provides a wide range of resources through programs and services, including training and technical assistance, to address chronic and emerging criminal justice challenges nationwide. Following are a sampling of BJA resources that are specifically related to...

FY 2021 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative

Closing Date
This program serves to improve: (1) state and local jurisdictions’ capacities to respond to violent crime and (2) the functioning of the criminal justice system through the investigation and prosecution of cases resulting from sexual assault kit evidence and the collection of lawfully owed DNA.

Bridge the Gap

2020-AK-BX-0027
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2020
$2,000,000