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BJA FY 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program

Posted Sep 21, 2026·open

AGENCY

USDOJ-OJP-BJA

PROGRAM

Discretionary

AMOUNT

$0 – $600K

CLOSES

Nov 2, 2026

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Description

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 future errors, identifying actual perpetrators of crimes, and delivering justice to victims.

Eligibility

County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Private institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Contact

Bureau of Justice Assistance

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

202-514-9354

Additional details

Funding instrument: Grant
Cost sharing required: No

Opportunity number: O-BJA-2026-172726

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