U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program
Program Description
The purpose of this program is to strengthen 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.
Eligibility
city, township, county, special district, and state governments; Native American tribal governments; private, public, and state controlled institutions of higher education; nonprofits; and other units of local government (towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state. States and counties that have in-house postconviction representation programs that show demonstrable experience and competence in litigating postconviction claims of innocence.)
How to Apply
Access the official grant page to find application forms and submission instructions.
View Official Grant Page