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

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O-BJA-2026-172726Grant

Response Deadline11/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The BJA FY 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program, solicitation number O-BJA-2026-172726, is a federal funding opportunity issued by the Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Department of Justice. The program is designed to strengthen the capacity of wrongful conviction review entities and their partners in criminal justice and victims services. Its primary goal is to improve the identification, assessment, and management of post-conviction claims of innocence to enhance public safety, identify actual perpetrators, and provide justice for victims. This solicitation was posted on September 21, 2026, and requires responses by the deadline of November 2, 2026. Interested parties can coordinate with the Bureau of Justice Assistance through the provided contact email and phone number or access further details via the official grants.gov link.

General Info

BJA funding for wrongful conviction review entities; apply by November 2, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Justice → Bureau Of Justice AssistanceView Agency

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Place of Performance

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 21

Solicitation

Response DeadlineNov 2

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Justice → Bureau Of Justice Assistance

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

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Department Of Justice → Bureau Of Justice Assistance

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Office AddressUSA

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Bureau of Justice Assistance

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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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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