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Closed on May 8, 2026

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

Bureau of Justice Assistance · Opportunity number O-BJA-2025-172493

Details summarized from the official notice as of May 9, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of May 8, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberO-BJA-2025-172493
AgencyBureau of Justice Assistance
Department of Justice
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)16.746
PostedMar 27, 2026
DeadlineMay 8, 2026
Award ceiling$600,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryLaw justice and legal services
Last updated hereMay 9, 2026

Summary from the notice

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

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • State governments
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • City or township governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Special district governments
  • Private colleges and universities
  • County governments

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Other units of local government

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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