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BJA FY25 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2025-172492

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $450K

Deadline

May 27, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY25 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases. Bureau of Justice Assistance. This NOFO will enhance prosecutors’ ability to effectively represent the public in state capital proceedings and to improve the quality of legal representation for indigent defendants in State capital cases. up to $450,000 per award.

Who Should Apply

State governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2026-05-27

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

This NOFO will enhance prosecutors’ ability to effectively represent the public in state capital proceedings and to improve the quality of legal representation for indigent defendants in State capital cases.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

State Governments

Funding Details

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

Key Dates

Posted: April 15, 2026

Application Deadline: May 27, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

OJP Response Center OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov

Ready to apply?

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

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