FY2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program

Federal Funding Agency:

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Applicant Eligibility:

Government entities, Nonprofit organizations, Educational organizations

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline November 2, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline November 9, 2026, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Up to $600,000

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity:

This opportunity strengthens the capacity of wrongful conviction review (WCR) entities and their criminal justice and victims’ services partners to more effectively and efficiently identify, assess, and manage post-conviction claims of innocence. Additionally, it aims to enhance public safety by preventing future errors, identifying actual perpetrators of crimes, and delivering justice to victims.

Solicitation