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BJA FY 2026 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172715

20 days left

Award Range

$0 – $450K

Deadline

October 29, 2026

What This Grant Funds

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases. This opportunity will enhance the ability of prosecutors to effectively represent the public in state capital cases and to improve the quality of legal representation for defense attorneys who represent indigent defendants in state capital cases. States must allocate funding equally among capital prosecution and capital representation.

Who Can Apply

For purposes of this NOFO, “State government entities” means any state agency in states that authorize capital punishment and that conduct or will conduct prosecutions in which capital punishment is sought.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$450K
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: September 21, 2026
Application Deadline: October 29, 2026 (20 days remaining)

Agency Contact

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov