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

Description

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.

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Eligible beneficiaries

• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• County governments
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Special district governments
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
• State governments
• City or township governments
• Private institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education