Bureau of Justice Assistance

Description

The purpose of the Capital Case Litigation Initiative (CCLI) (supported by and funded through 42 U.S.C. §14163 et seq.) is to assist states with: (1) improving the quality of legal representation provided to indigent defendants in state capital cases, and (2) enhancing the ability of prosecutors to effectively represent the public in state capital cases. Pursuant to the authorizing statute, 42 U.S.C. § 14163e(b), CCLI funding must be allocated equally between the defense and prosecution. This FY 2014 grant announcement specifically focuses on purpose (1) above: improving the quality of legal representation provided to indigent defendants in state capital cases. Purpose (2), enhancing the ability of prosecutors to effectively represent the public in state capital cases, is being funded separately and is not covered in this grant announcement.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Others

Contact

For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays.
support@grants.gov