Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2011 2867
Apply for BJA 2011 2867
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 11 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 Nov 30, 2010 and posted on Nov 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 3, 2011. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to non profit organizations dedicated to exonerating the innocent and to state or local public defender offices.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 11 Wrongful Conviction Review Program (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2011 2867) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), focused on strengthening post-conviction innocence work. The central goal of the program is to ensure high-quality, efficient legal representation for individuals who may have been wrongfully convicted and who are pursuing post-conviction claims of innocence. In practical terms, the program is designed to support organizations and offices that investigate innocence claims, develop new evidence, litigate post-conviction matters, and help courts receive well-prepared, credible filings in cases where a conviction may not be reliable. Funding for this initiative was anticipated through the federal fiscal year 2011 general appropriation.
This opportunity falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category and uses the standard grant funding instrument. BJA expected to make approximately 15 awards. The award ceiling listed for a single grant was $250,000, and the award floor was $0, meaning applicants could request up to the maximum and were not constrained by a minimum request amount in the notice. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically makes participation more feasible for organizations that may not have significant non-federal funds available to pair with a federal award.
Eligibility was limited and targeted. Applicants had to be either (1) nonprofit organizations dedicated to exonerating the innocent, or (2) state or local public defender offices. This focus reflects the purpose of the program: funding is intended for entities with direct experience in post-conviction representation and innocence investigations, rather than for general criminal justice agencies without an established innocence or post-conviction practice. The notice references an additional eligibility clarification section in the full announcement, suggesting that applicants would need to confirm their status and mission alignment in the way BJA required, likely through documentation of nonprofit standing or governmental office authority and a demonstrated track record in wrongful conviction review work.
The solicitation was posted and created on November 30, 2010, with an original and final closing date of February 3, 2011. The opportunity was archived on March 5, 2011. It is also associated with CFDA number 16.746, identified in the listing as the Capital Case Litigation Initiative, which signals the broader federal program area under which the funding was tracked at the time.
For support, the announcement directed applicants who had trouble accessing the full solicitation to contact the BJA Justice Information Center at 1-877-927-5657. The Center hours were listed as 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, with extended hours until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the solicitation close date. The notice also referenced Grants.gov Customer Support, reflecting that applications were expected to be submitted through the federal Grants.gov system and that technical submission issues would be handled through that channel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY 11 Wrongful Conviction Review Program?
The BJA FY 11 Wrongful Conviction Review Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) focused on strengthening post-conviction innocence work. Its central goal is to support high-quality, efficient legal representation for individuals who may have been wrongfully convicted and who are pursuing post-conviction claims of innocence.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2011 2867.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to help ensure courts receive well-prepared, credible post-conviction filings in cases where a conviction may not be reliable. It supports organizations and offices that investigate innocence claims, develop new evidence, and litigate post-conviction matters tied to claims of innocence.
What kinds of activities does the program aim to support?
Based on the program description, supported work includes investigating post-conviction innocence claims, developing new evidence, litigating post-conviction legal matters, and producing strong, credible filings for court review in cases raising concerns about the reliability of a conviction.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The solicitation uses the standard grant funding instrument.
How many awards were expected to be made?
BJA expected to make approximately 15 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling for a single grant was listed as $250,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, meaning the notice did not specify a minimum request amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation stated that there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to (1) nonprofit organizations dedicated to exonerating the innocent, or (2) state or local public defender offices.
Are general criminal justice agencies eligible if they do not have an established innocence or post-conviction practice?
The eligibility description indicates funding was intended for entities with direct experience in post-conviction representation and innocence investigations, rather than general criminal justice agencies without an established innocence or post-conviction practice.
Does the solicitation mention additional eligibility requirements or clarifications?
Yes. The notice references an additional eligibility clarification section in the full announcement, suggesting applicants would need to confirm their status and mission alignment as required by BJA.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted and created on November 30, 2010.
What were the application deadlines?
The original and final closing date listed in the notice was February 3, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 5, 2011.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 16.746, identified in the listing as the Capital Case Litigation Initiative.
How were applicants expected to submit their applications?
The notice referenced Grants.gov Customer Support and indicated that applications were expected to be submitted through the federal Grants.gov system.
Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full solicitation?
Applicants were directed to contact the BJA Justice Information Center at 1-877-927-5657 for help accessing the full solicitation.
What were the BJA Justice Information Center hours?
The Center hours were listed as 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, with extended hours until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the solicitation close date.
Who handles technical issues related to the online application submission?
The notice referenced Grants.gov Customer Support for technical submission issues related to the Grants.gov system.
What was the anticipated source of funding for this initiative?
Funding for this initiative was anticipated through the federal fiscal year 2011 general appropriation.
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