# BJA FY 23 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2023-171677-bja-fy-23-upholding-the-rule-of-law/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347008

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $600,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on May 17, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2023-171677 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 17, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.746 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

County, state, or local public defender offices that have in-house post-conviction representation programs that show demonstrable experience and competence in litigating post-conviction claims of innocence. If the applicant is not a WCR entity, they must be partnered with one.

## 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. The ROL/WCR Program supports efforts by wrongful conviction review entities (WCR entities) that represent individuals with post-conviction claims of innocence to review individual cases, and conviction integrity or review units (CIUs) to enhance criminal justice system integrity.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2023-171677 still open?

No. It closed on May 17, 2023.

### Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program?

Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program?

Closed May 17, 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 $600,000 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.