This grant is for enhancing criminal justice system integrity by supporting wrongful conviction review (WCR) entities and conviction integrity or review units (CIUs). It enables these units to review individual cases with post-conviction claims of innocence. A key component is selecting a training and technical assistance (TTA) provider to equip WCR and CIU entities with essential skills, training, and information on the latest practices to safeguard conviction integrity. The TTA provider will also support post-conviction reviews and build and maintain a critical database of exonerations for the field. This initiative aims to uphold the rule of law and prevent future wrongful convictions, strengthening the justice system.
Opportunity ID: 353075
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2024-172049 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY24 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.746 — Capital Case Litigation Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have 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: | State, county, 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: | With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support efforts by both wrongful conviction review (WCR) entities, which 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. This includes a category to select a training and technical assistance (TTA) provider to ensure WCR and CIUs entities and the field obtain the skills, training, and information on the latest practices to safeguard the integrity of convictions and support post-conviction review of claims of wrongful convictions. The TTA provider will also build and maintain a database for the field on exonerations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172049 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
OJP Response Center
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | OJP Response Center 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-2024-00026-PROD | Category 1: Wrongful Conviction Review Entity-Led Strategy (WCR Entity-Led Strategy) | PKG00285465 | Mar 20, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | View |
| 16.746 | C-BJA-2024-00027-PROD | Category 2: Prosecutor/Conviction Integrity Unit-Led Partnerships with Wrongful Conviction Review Entities (CIU-Unit-Led Partnerships) | PKG00285466 | Mar 20, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | View |
| 16.746 | C-BJA-2024-00028-PROD | Category 3: Wrongful Conviction Review/Conviction Integrity Unit Training and Technical Assistance (WCR/CIU TTA) | PKG00285467 | Mar 20, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353075 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353075 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
353075 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353075 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
353075 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353075 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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