BJA FY 2026 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases
Bureau of Justice Assistance · Capital Case Litigation Initiative (16.746)
Posted 21 Sept 2026 · 28 days left
In plain terms
The Bureau of Justice Assistance funds US state government agencies to improve legal representation in capital cases, with awards up to 450,000 US dollars, split equally between prosecution and defense. Applications from state agencies in capital punishment jurisdictions are due by 29 October 2026.
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Summary
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.
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Who can apply
- government
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.