BJA FY 2026 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases
This grant funds states to equally support better legal representation for both prosecutors and defense attorneys in state capital cases.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: October 29, 2026 (Grants.gov) | November 5, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Award ceiling: $450,000
Summary: Supports improved prosecution and indigent defense representation in state capital cases.
Key Information: States must allocate funding equally between capital prosecution and capital representation.
Description
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, administers this competitive grant initiative to improve legal representation in state capital cases. It aims to strengthen prosecutors’ ability to represent the public effectively and improve the quality of representation provided by defense attorneys for indigent defendants.
The initiative addresses both sides of capital litigation. States receiving funding must allocate it equally between capital prosecution and capital representation.
