[Bureau of Justice Assistance](https://bja.ojp.gov)

May 4, 2026 (Grants.gov) | May 11, 2026 (JustGrants/solicitation closing)

Up to $600,000 per award; project periods and total program funding not specified.

Supports conviction integrity units and wrongful conviction review entities to improve the identification and management of post-conviction claims of innocence and prevent wrongful convictions.

--- ## Description This program funds initiatives that strengthen the capacity of conviction integrity units (CIUs) and wrongful conviction review (WCR) entities, as well as their criminal justice and victim services partners. The goal is to improve the identification, assessment, and management of post-conviction claims of innocence, prevent future errors, identify and apprehend actual perpetrators, and deliver justice to victims. CIUs are specialized divisions within prosecutorial offices that review past convictions for potential errors, while WCR entities typically represent individuals with post-conviction claims of innocence. --- ## Due Dates - May 4, 2026: Grants.gov application deadline (submit by 11:59 pm Eastern) - May 11, 2026: JustGrants application deadline / Solicitation closing date (submit by 8:59 pm Eastern) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $600,000 per project - No minimum award specified - Estimated total program funding not specified - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Other units of local government --- ## Application Process 1. **Register and apply through Grants.gov** by May 4, 2026 (11:59 pm Eastern). 2. **Complete application in JustGrants** by May 11, 2026 (8:59 pm Eastern). 3. Review the full solicitation for detailed requirements and instructions: [BJA FY25 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program opportunity page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172493) 4. No cost-sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - The program is designed for organizations working directly on post-conviction review and innocence claims, including prosecutorial CIUs and nonprofit advocacy groups. - Projects should focus on both reviewing individual cases and implementing reforms to prevent future wrongful convictions. --- ## External Links - [BJA Funding Opportunity Page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172493) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361698) - [Full Solicitation PDF](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172493.pdf) - [Bureau of Justice Assistance Home](https://bja.ojp.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-----------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | (202) 616-6500 | | General BJA Inquiries | [AskBJA@usdoj.gov](mailto:AskBJA@usdoj.gov) | |

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

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