O-BJA-2023-171669: BJA FY 23 National Training and Technical Assistance: Capital Case Litigation Initiative
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2023.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $1.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities and businesses. Applications closed on May 8, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 16, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2022-171276 | April 15, 2022 | Closed May 26, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 16, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 8, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and businesses.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other public or nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities that agree to forego any profit or management fees, and institutions of higher education that have experience and expertise in overseeing capital cases and providing training on death penalty cases. Applicants should also have experience in delivering training and technical assistance nationwide.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Capital Case Litigation Initiative awards averaged $546,621; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (62% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. This program focuses on ensuring quality representation and fair and impartial proceedings in capital cases. With this particular solicitation, BJA seeks to ensure judges have the most up-to-date and comprehensive information available to them on death penalty law by providing high quality training and technical assistance on legal issues faced by judges who preside over capital cases.
Who has won Capital Case Litigation Initiative grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Capital Case Litigation Initiative (16.746) awarded $35.0 million across 64 grant awards, an average of $546,621 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Inc | District of Columbia | 2 | $2.9 million |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Inc. | District of Columbia | 2 | $2.8 million |
| The National Judicial College | Nevada | 1 | $1.9 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 2 | $1.8 million |
| President and Board of Trustees of Santa Clara College | California | 2 | $1.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2023-171669 still open?
No. It closed on May 8, 2023.
Who can apply for BJA FY 23 National Training and Technical Assistance: Capital Case Litigation Initiative?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 National Training and Technical Assistance: Capital Case Litigation Initiative?
Closed May 8, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each.
Who has won Capital Case Litigation Initiative grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Inc, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Inc., The National Judicial College. The program made 64 awards worth $35.0 million in that time.
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