BJA FY25 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases
At a glance
BJA FY25 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (Department of Justice). The application deadline was May 27, 2026. Individual awards are listed as up to $450K. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 16.746 (Capital Case Litigation Initiative).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Apr 15, 2026Posted
- May 27, 2026Application deadline
- Posted
- Apr 15, 2026
- Close date
- May 27, 2026
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- $450,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Original deadline (extended)
- May 8, 2026
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- State governments
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
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.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 16.746
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of Justice Assistance
OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov
202-514-9354
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through this opportunity?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $450k.
How do I apply for this opportunity?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity O-BJA-2025-172492), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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