FY 2026 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases

Federal Funding Agency:

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Applicant Eligibility:

Government entities, State government entities

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline October 29, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline November 5, 2026, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Up to $450,000

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity:

This opportunity will enhance the ability of prosecutors to effectively represent the public in state capital cases and to improve the quality of legal representation for defense attorneys who represent indigent defendants in state capital cases. States must allocate funding equally among capital prosecution and capital representation.

Solicitation