The BJA FY 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program offers funding to help organizations that review wrongful convictions. The goal is to improve their ability to identify and manage claims of innocence, prevent future mistakes, and ensure justice for victims.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations involved in reviewing wrongful convictions, including government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits. It's also open to Native American tribal organizations and other groups that work in law and justice.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not involved in wrongful conviction review
- Entities outside the United States
- Incomplete applications
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., government or nonprofit status)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Organizational capacity statement
- Past performance documentation
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure all parts of the application are complete
- Verify eligibility before applying
- Be aware of the application deadline
- Funds must be used for specified purposes only
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include special district governments, public and state institutions of higher education, county governments, city or township governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, state governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. The opportunity is also open to any other entities that meet the criteria under the 'unrestricted' category.
Overview
This grant is for organizations involved in reviewing wrongful convictions, including government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits. It's also open to Native American tribal organizations and other groups that work in law and justice.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not involved in wrongful conviction review
- Entities outside the United States
- Incomplete applications
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support activities related to reviewing wrongful convictions, such as hiring staff, conducting investigations, and collaborating with partners to manage claims of innocence and enhance public safety.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 2, 2026(41 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Early 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility based on your organization type
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather documentation of past performance
- Draft partnership agreements if collaborating
- Submit application by the deadline