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

Posted Sep 21, 2026·open

AGENCY

USDOJ-OJP-BJA

PROGRAM

Discretionary

AMOUNT

$0 – $450K

CLOSES

Oct 29, 2026

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases. 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.

Eligibility

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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-2026-172715

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