BJA FY 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program
BJA FY 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program is offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance. Max award: $600,000. Applications close on Nov 2, 2026.
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2026-172726 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | Not specified |
| Expected awards | Not specified |
| Who can apply | City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), State governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), County governments, Private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Special district governments, 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 |
| Category | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
Summary (excerpt)
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program. 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 futu…
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