Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2010 2462
Apply for BJA 2010 2462
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 10 Wrongful Conviction Review Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.746 Capital Case Litigation Initiative.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 4, 2010 and posted on Jan 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 4, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to public and non profit entities that work to exonerate people who have been wrongfully convicted.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 10 Wrongful Conviction Review Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, designed to strengthen post-conviction legal work on claims of actual innocence. The program focuses on ensuring that people who may have been wrongfully convicted receive high-quality, efficient representation during the post-conviction process, when cases often become especially complex, expensive, and time-consuming for both defendants and the justice system.
The grant is built around the reality that innocence claims after trial typically hinge on difficult questions about whether key evidence was reliable. The announcement highlights three main evidence areas that frequently drive these claims: eyewitness identification evidence, confession evidence, and forensic evidence. While post-conviction DNA testing can sometimes resolve innocence on its own, the program notes that most cases require more than DNA results. Many matters involve combining DNA testing with additional investigative work, new sources of proof, and specialized expert testimony, all of which can be extremely costly. This funding is meant to help organizations cover and manage those demands so that meritorious innocence claims can be developed thoroughly and presented effectively.
The program lists three core goals. First, it aims to deliver quality representation for individuals with credible claims that they were wrongfully convicted, recognizing that effective post-conviction advocacy can require specialized knowledge, careful case review, and the ability to challenge prior evidentiary assumptions. Second, it seeks to reduce the strain on the criminal justice system by helping resolve cases more efficiently and avoiding unnecessarily costly and prolonged post-conviction litigation. Third, when possible, it encourages efforts that can help identify the actual perpetrator, reflecting an emphasis not only on correcting wrongful convictions but also on improving public safety and confidence in justice outcomes.
Key administrative details are straightforward. The funding opportunity number is BJA 2010 2462, and it falls under CFDA 16.746, Capital Case Litigation Initiative. Awards can be as large as $500,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2010 (created January 4, 2010), with an application deadline of March 4, 2010, and it was later archived on April 3, 2010.
Eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit entities that work to exonerate individuals who have been wrongfully convicted. In other words, the program is targeted at organizations with an established mission and capacity to handle innocence-related post-conviction representation and the specialized litigation, investigation, and expert needs that often accompany it. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Al Roddy for application technical support at (202) 353-1881.
Wrongful Conviction Review Program (BJA FY 10) - FAQs
What is the BJA FY 10 Wrongful Conviction Review Program?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), intended to strengthen post-conviction legal work on claims of actual innocence. The program is designed to support high-quality, efficient representation for people who may have been wrongfully convicted, especially during the post-conviction stage when cases can become complex, expensive, and time-consuming.
What problem is this grant trying to address?
The opportunity is built around the reality that innocence claims raised after trial often turn on difficult questions about whether key evidence was reliable. Post-conviction matters can require extensive legal work, investigation, and specialized expertise, creating significant burdens for both defendants and the justice system. This funding is meant to help organizations manage those demands so that meritorious innocence claims can be developed and presented effectively.
What types of cases or issues does the program focus on?
The program focuses on post-conviction claims of actual innocence, particularly where evaluating the reliability of important evidence is central to the claim.
What evidence areas are highlighted as common drivers of innocence claims?
The announcement highlights three main evidence areas that frequently drive innocence claims after trial: eyewitness identification evidence, confession evidence, and forensic evidence.
Is this program limited to DNA testing cases?
No. While post-conviction DNA testing can sometimes resolve innocence on its own, the program notes that most cases require more than DNA results. Many matters involve combining DNA testing with additional investigative work, new sources of proof, and specialized expert testimony.
What kinds of activities may be necessary in supported post-conviction work (as described in the announcement)?
The announcement describes work that can include DNA testing alongside additional investigation, developing new sources of proof, and using specialized expert testimony. These steps are described as potentially extremely costly and are part of what the funding is intended to help organizations cover and manage.
What are the core goals of the program?
The program lists three core goals: (1) deliver quality representation for individuals with credible claims that they were wrongfully convicted; (2) reduce strain on the criminal justice system by helping resolve cases more efficiently and avoiding unnecessarily costly and prolonged post-conviction litigation; and (3) when possible, encourage efforts that can help identify the actual perpetrator, supporting public safety and confidence in justice outcomes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit entities that work to exonerate individuals who have been wrongfully convicted. The program is targeted at organizations with an established mission and capacity to handle innocence-related post-conviction representation and the specialized litigation, investigation, and expert needs that often accompany it.
What is the maximum award amount?
Awards can be as large as $500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BJA 2010 2462.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 16.746, Capital Case Litigation Initiative.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2010 (created January 4, 2010).
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 4, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on April 3, 2010.
Why does the announcement emphasize complexity and cost in post-conviction cases?
The announcement explains that post-conviction cases can be especially complex, expensive, and time-consuming. Innocence claims often require re-examining the reliability of key evidence and may involve extensive investigation and specialized expert testimony, which can significantly increase costs.
How does this grant aim to reduce burdens on the justice system?
One of the stated goals is to reduce strain on the criminal justice system by helping resolve cases more efficiently and avoiding unnecessarily costly and prolonged post-conviction litigation.
Does the program address public safety?
Yes. The program encourages efforts, when possible, that can help identify the actual perpetrator. The announcement frames this as supporting public safety and confidence in justice outcomes.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement can contact Al Roddy for application technical support at (202) 353-1881.
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