BJA FY25 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions
ID: 358296Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $600K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358296

Additional Information

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172349
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "BJA FY25 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions." This grant aims to support wrongful conviction review entities and conviction integrity units in enhancing their capabilities to identify, assess, and manage post-conviction claims of innocence, while also preventing future errors in the criminal justice system. The funding is crucial for improving the integrity of the justice system and ensuring justice for victims, with two specific categories for applicants: WCR Entity-Led Strategies and CIU-Led Partnerships with WCR Entities. The grant has an award ceiling of $600,000, with an expected 14 awards to be made, and applications are due by April 3, 2025. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact the grantor at grants@ncjrs.gov or visit the additional information link at https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172349.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grants@ncjrs.gov
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