Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program

Federal Funding Agency:

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Applicant Eligibility:

County governments, Private institutions of higher education, State governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Special district governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, City or township governments, Other: State, county, or local public defender offices that have in-house post-conviction representation programs that show demonstrable experience and competence in litigating post-conviction claims of innocence

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline May 15, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern Application
JustGrants Deadline May 22, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Up to $600,000

Agency Solicitation:

BJA seeks to support efforts by both wrongful conviction review (WCR) entities, which represent individuals with post-conviction claims of innocence to review individual cases, and conviction integrity or review units (CIUs) to enhance criminal justice system integrity.

Solicitation