BJA FY25 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program

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Bureau of Justice Assistance

Description

This NOFO supports conviction integrity units (CIU) and wrongful conviction review (WCR) entities. CIUs enhance criminal justice system integrity. WCR entities represent and review individual cases of post- conviction claims of innocence. The goal of this program is to strengthen the capacity of CIUs and 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 prevent future errors, identify and apprehend actual perpetrators of crimes, and deliver justice to victims.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Others

Contact

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov<br/>OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedMar 27, 2026
  • ClosesMay 8, 2026
  • Award floor$0
  • Award ceiling$600,000
  • CFDA16.746

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