This grant is for the purpose of improving the quality of legal representation and prosecution in capital cases nationwide. Specifically, the Capital Case Litigation Initiative aims to deliver high-quality training focused on complex death penalty issues. This specialized training is designed to significantly improve the legal representation available to indigent defendants facing capital crime charges, ensuring a more equitable and robust defense. Concurrently, the initiative also seeks to enhance the capabilities of prosecutors, enabling them to more effectively represent the public’s interest in state-level capital cases. Ultimately, the grant supports initiatives that bolster the overall fairness and effectiveness of the justice system in handling death penalty litigation through targeted educational programs for legal professionals on both sides of these critical proceedings.
Opportunity ID: 63694
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2011-2874 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 11 Capital Case Litigation Initiative |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.746 — Capital Case Litigation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 16, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to state agencies in states that authorize capital punishment and that conduct, or will conduct prosecutions in which capital punishment is sought. For the state agency to be eligible, its state must have an “effective system” for providing competent legal representation for indigent defendants in capital cases. An “effective system” is defined in 42 U.S.C. § 14163(e) as a system that invests the responsibility for appointing qualified attorneys to represent indigent defendants in capital cases either: (A) In a public defender program that relies on staff attorneys, members of the private bar, or both, to provide representation in capital cases; (B) In an entity established by statute or by the highest state court with jurisdiction in criminal cases, which is composed of individuals with demonstrated knowledge and expertise in capital cases, except for individuals employed as prosecutors; or (C) Pursuant to a statutory procedure enacted before the date of the enactment of the CCLI Act] [October 30, 2002] under which the trial judge is required to appoint qualified attorneys from a roster maintained by a state or regional selection committee or similar entity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | The purpose of the Capital Case Litigation Initiative (CCLI) (supported by 42 U.S.C. §14163 et seq.) is to provide high-quality training on death penalty issues to improve legal representation provided to indigent defendants charged with having committed capital crimes and to enhance the ability of prosecutors to effectively represent the public in state capital cases. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1–800–518–4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov.
Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| CFDA Added | Jan 11, 2011 | |
| Jan 11, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2011-2874 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 11 Capital Case Litigation Initiative |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.746 — Capital Case Litigation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 16, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to state agencies in states that authorize capital punishment and that conduct, or will conduct prosecutions in which capital punishment is sought. For the state agency to be eligible, its state must have an “effective system” for providing competent legal representation for indigent defendants in capital cases. An “effective system” is defined in 42 U.S.C. § 14163(e) as a system that invests the responsibility for appointing qualified attorneys to represent indigent defendants in capital cases either: (A) In a public defender program that relies on staff attorneys, members of the private bar, or both, to provide representation in capital cases; (B) In an entity established by statute or by the highest state court with jurisdiction in criminal cases, which is composed of individuals with demonstrated knowledge and expertise in capital cases, except for individuals employed as prosecutors; or (C) Pursuant to a statutory procedure enacted before the date of the enactment of the CCLI Act] [October 30, 2002] under which the trial judge is required to appoint qualified attorneys from a roster maintained by a state or regional selection committee or similar entity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | The purpose of the Capital Case Litigation Initiative (CCLI) (supported by 42 U.S.C. §14163 et seq.) is to provide high-quality training on death penalty issues to improve legal representation provided to indigent defendants charged with having committed capital crimes and to enhance the ability of prosecutors to effectively represent the public in state capital cases. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1–800–518–4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov.
Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2011-2874 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 11 Capital Case Litigation Initiative |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 16, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to state agencies in states that authorize capital punishment and that conduct, or will conduct prosecutions in which capital punishment is sought. For the state agency to be eligible, its state must have an “effective system” for providing competent legal representation for indigent defendants in capital cases. An “effective system” is defined in 42 U.S.C. § 14163(e) as a system that invests the responsibility for appointing qualified attorneys to represent indigent defendants in capital cases either: (A) In a public defender program that relies on staff attorneys, members of the private bar, or both, to provide representation in capital cases; (B) In an entity established by statute or by the highest state court with jurisdiction in criminal cases, which is composed of individuals with demonstrated knowledge and expertise in capital cases, except for individuals employed as prosecutors; or (C) Pursuant to a statutory procedure enacted before the date of the enactment of the CCLI Act] [October 30, 2002] under which the trial judge is required to appoint qualified attorneys from a roster maintained by a state or regional selection committee or similar entity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | The purpose of the Capital Case Litigation Initiative (CCLI) (supported by 42 U.S.C. §14163 et seq.) is to provide high-quality training on death penalty issues to improve legal representation provided to indigent defendants charged with having committed capital crimes and to enhance the ability of prosecutors to effectively represent the public in state capital cases. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1–800–518–4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov.
Email:support@grants.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 63694 Full Announcement-1 -> 11cclisol.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1–800–518–4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.746 | PKG00026491 | Jan 11, 2011 | Mar 17, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
63694 SF424-2.0.pdf
63694 SF424B-1.1.pdf
63694 Budget-1.1.pdf
63694 Other-1.1.pdf
63694 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
63694 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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