# BJA FY 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2026-172726-bja-fy-2026-upholding-the-rule-of-law/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363893

> Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering grants of up to $600,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. Applications close on November 2, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2026-172726 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 2, 2026 |
| 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
- Special district 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)

Other Units of Local Government: For the purposes of this NOFO, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state. States and counties that have in-house post-conviction representation programs that show demonstrable experience and competence in litigating postconviction claims of innocence.

## What the grant funds

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program. This opportunity strengthens the capacity of wrongful conviction review (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 enhance public safety by preventing future errors, identifying actual perpetrators of crimes, and delivering justice to victims.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for BJA FY 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program?

Bureau of Justice Assistance accepts 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 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program?

Closes November 2, 2026 (2 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $600,000 each.