National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)

Federal Funding Agency:

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Applicant Eligibility:

State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline October 27, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern
JustGrants Deadline November 3, 2025, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Up to $2,500,000

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity:

This funding opportunity seeks to reduce sexual assault and violent crime, hold violent offenders accountable, and deliver support and justice for victims resulting from significant backlogs of unsubmitted and partially tested sexual assault kits (SAKs). Funding will provide resources and support to criminal justice agencies in their efforts to improve their jurisdictional response to sexually motivated crimes.

Solicitation