The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), is offering the FY23 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program. This grant is specifically designed to support wrongful conviction review entities (WCR entities) in their efforts to review individual cases involving post-conviction claims of innocence. It also aims to assist conviction integrity or review units (CIUs) in enhancing the overall integrity of the criminal justice system. The program aligns with OJP’s broader commitment to promoting civil rights and racial equity, increasing access to justice, and building trust between law enforcement and communities, ultimately strengthening public safety by addressing and preventing wrongful convictions.
Opportunity ID: 347008
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2023-171677 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 23 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.746 — Capital Case Litigation Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171677 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420, 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), or grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time (ET) Monday-Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420, 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), or grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time (ET) Monday-Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date. grants@ncjrs.gov Email: grants@ncjrs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.746 | C-BJA-2023-00075-PROD | Category 1: Wrongful Conviction Review Entity-Led Strategy | PKG00280705 | Mar 21, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | View |
| 16.746 | C-BJA-2023-00077-PROD | Category 2: Prosecutor/Conviction Integrity Unit-Led Partnerships with Wrongful Conviction Review Entities | PKG00280706 | Mar 21, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
347008 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
347008 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
347008 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
347008 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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