Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2012 3154
Apply for BJA 2012 3154
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 12 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 18, 2012 and posted on Jan 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 1, 2012. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- For Category 1, eligible applicants are limited to non profit organizations with missions dedicated (in whole or in part) to exonerating the innocent, state or local public defender offices, and institutions of higher learning. For Category 2, applicants are limited to public and nonprofit organizations that have experience and expertise in providing representation to wrongfully convicted defendants in post conviction claims of innocence cases.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 12 Wrongful Conviction Review Program (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2012 3154) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Its central goal is to strengthen post-conviction innocence work by funding organizations that can deliver high-quality, efficient legal representation to people who may have been wrongfully convicted and who are raising post-conviction claims of innocence. In practical terms, the program is meant to help ensure that credible innocence claims receive capable legal review and advocacy, which can include investigating factual issues, developing new evidence, and navigating the complex post-conviction process where resources are often limited.
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 16.746, identified as the Capital Case Litigation Initiative, and the funding is provided through the federal government’s FY 2012 general appropriation. The funding instrument is a grant, and the program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the barrier for eligible organizations that may not have the ability to provide a non-federal match. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed is $250,000, with no specified minimum award (award floor of $0), indicating BJA could make awards of varying sizes up to that cap depending on the proposed work and available funds.
Eligibility is structured around two categories, each with its own applicant limitations. For Category 1, eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations whose missions are dedicated, in whole or in part, to exonerating the innocent, along with state or local public defender offices, and institutions of higher education. For Category 2, eligibility narrows to public and nonprofit organizations that already have demonstrated experience and expertise providing representation to wrongfully convicted defendants in post-conviction innocence cases. This two-track structure signals that BJA was trying to support both established innocence representation providers and certain mission-aligned entities positioned to do this work, while still emphasizing the need for credible capacity and specialization in post-conviction innocence litigation.
Key dates for the opportunity show it was posted on January 3, 2012, with a creation date of January 18, 2012. The application deadline was March 1, 2012 (both the original and current closing date), and the opportunity was archived on March 31, 2012. Because it is archived, it is no longer open for applications, but the details remain useful as a reference point for the structure, priorities, and funding levels BJA used for wrongful conviction review efforts at that time.
For applicants needing help during the submission process, the announcement directs technical questions to Grants.gov support. Assistance was available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1-800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, and by email at support@grants.gov. The full announcement (linked in the listing) would have contained the detailed program requirements, application components, allowable costs, reporting expectations, and any category-specific guidance not fully captured in the summary listing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY 12 Wrongful Conviction Review Program?
The BJA FY 12 Wrongful Conviction Review Program (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2012 3154) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Its central goal is to strengthen post-conviction innocence work by funding organizations that can provide high-quality, efficient legal representation to people who may have been wrongfully convicted and who are raising post-conviction claims of innocence.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is designed to help ensure that credible post-conviction innocence claims receive capable legal review and advocacy. Supported work can include investigating factual issues, developing new evidence, and navigating the complex post-conviction process in environments where resources are often limited.
Which federal agency offers this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BJA 2012 3154.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 16.746, identified as the Capital Case Litigation Initiative.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed is $250,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is specified. The award floor is listed as $0, which indicates BJA could make awards of varying sizes up to the $250,000 cap depending on the proposed work and available funds.
Does this grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply under Category 1?
Category 1 eligibility is limited to: (1) nonprofit organizations whose missions are dedicated, in whole or in part, to exonerating the innocent, (2) state or local public defender offices, and (3) institutions of higher education.
Who is eligible to apply under Category 2?
Category 2 eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit organizations that already have demonstrated experience and expertise providing representation to wrongfully convicted defendants in post-conviction innocence cases.
Why are there two eligibility categories?
Based on the listing summary, the two-track structure suggests BJA intended to support both established innocence representation providers (Category 2) and certain mission-aligned entities positioned to do this work (Category 1), while still emphasizing the importance of credible capacity and specialization in post-conviction innocence litigation.
What kinds of activities does the program aim to support?
The program aims to support high-quality, efficient legal representation for post-conviction innocence claims. The summary indicates this advocacy can include investigating factual issues, developing new evidence, and navigating the post-conviction process.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is archived and is no longer open for applications.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 3, 2012.
What is the creation date shown for this opportunity?
The creation date is January 18, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 1, 2012 (listed as both the original and current closing date).
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 31, 2012.
Where were technical questions about submission directed?
Technical questions during the submission process were directed to Grants.gov support.
How could applicants contact Grants.gov support?
Applicants could contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1-800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or email support@grants.gov.
Where would applicants find the detailed program requirements?
The listing indicates the full announcement (linked in the opportunity) would have contained detailed program requirements and guidance, including application components, allowable costs, reporting expectations, and any category-specific guidance not fully captured in the summary.
What is the source of funding for this opportunity?
The funding is provided through the federal government’s FY 2012 general appropriation.
What is the program trying to strengthen in practical terms?
In practical terms, it is meant to strengthen post-conviction innocence work by supporting organizations that can deliver capable legal review and advocacy for credible innocence claims, including efforts to investigate and develop evidence within the post-conviction legal process.
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