law_justice_and_legal_services · USDOJ-OJP-BJA
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.govReady to apply?
View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov