BJA FY 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program
This grant supports organizations reviewing wrongful convictions to improve post-conviction innocence claims, prevent future errors, and deliver justice for victims.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Grants.gov) | November 9, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $600,000 per award; no minimum; project period and number of awards not specified.
Summary: Supports entities reviewing wrongful convictions to improve identification, assessment, and management of post-conviction claims of innocence and enhance public safety.
Description
This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance aims to strengthen the capacity of organizations and their partners involved in wrongful conviction review (WCR). The program supports efforts to more effectively and efficiently identify, assess, and manage post-conviction claims of innocence. Additionally, it seeks to enhance public safety by preventing future errors, identifying actual perpetrators, and delivering justice to victims. The funding is intended to help build the capacity of WCR entities and their criminal justice and victim services partners.
