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

About this grant

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.

Eligibility requirements

Eligible applicants: County governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State 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); Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education.

• Nonprofit
• Student

Contact information

• Bureau of Justice Assistance
• OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
• 202-514-9354