BJA FY25 Capital Case Litigation Initiative Grant
Summary
Bureau of Justice Assistance announces FY25 Capital Case Litigation Initiative grant opportunity. State governments may apply for funding to enhance prosecution and improve legal representation for indigent defendants in state capital cases. The minimum award is $450,000 with a closing date of May 8, 2026.
What changed
The Bureau of Justice Assistance posted a new funding opportunity for the Capital Case Litigation Initiative (Assistance Listing 16.746). State governments are eligible to apply for grants of at least $450,000 to enhance prosecutors' ability to represent the public and improve quality of legal representation for indigent defendants in state capital proceedings. Applications must be submitted by May 8, 2026.
State government agencies seeking funding for capital case litigation programs should review the full solicitation at the provided link and prepare applications through Grants.gov before the deadline. This is a discretionary grant with no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What to do next
- State governments may apply for grant funding via Grants.gov
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BJA FY25 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings: 16.746 -- Capital Case Litigation Initiative
Last Updated: April 15, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
OJP Response Center
OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
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Link to additional information
https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172492
Closing: May 8, 2026
Application process
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Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
$450,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2025-172492
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
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Posted date:
April 15, 2026
Archive date:
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