Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2014 3873
Apply for BJA 2014 3873
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 14 National Training and Technical Assistance Capital Case Litigation" 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 Apr 9, 2014 and posted on Apr 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 2014. (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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants are limited to public or nonprofit organizations, for profit entities that agree to forego any profit or management fees, and institutions of higher education that have experience and expertise in defending, and providing training on, death penalty cases. Applicants must also have experience in delivering training and technical assistance nationwide. BJA welcomes applications that involve two or more entities however, one eligible entity must be the applicant and the others must be proposed as subrecipients. The applicant must be the entity with primary responsibility for conducting and leading the program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY 14 National Training and Technical Assistance Capital Case Litigation grant (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2014 3873) is a discretionary federal grant under CFDA 16.746, the Capital Case Litigation Initiative (CCLI). The initiative is authorized under 42 U.S.C. 14163 et seq. and is designed to help states strengthen how capital cases are handled. CCLI has two statutory purposes: improving the quality of legal representation for indigent defendants in state death penalty cases, and enhancing prosecutors ability to represent the public in those cases. While the overall CCLI statute requires that funding be split equally between defense and prosecution activities (per 42 U.S.C. 14163e(b)), this specific FY 2014 solicitation is limited to the defense side only, meaning it targets work that improves the quality of representation provided to indigent defendants in state capital cases. Prosecutor focused work is explicitly carved out and funded separately under a different announcement.
The practical focus of this opportunity is national level training and technical assistance, rather than direct case funding. In other words, the grant is intended to support organizations that can build capacity across jurisdictions by delivering specialized instruction, guidance, and support aimed at raising the standard of defense representation in capital litigation. The emphasis on nationwide delivery is important: applicants are expected to have a demonstrated ability to provide training and technical assistance across the country, not just within a single state or region. Although the solicitation summary does not list specific deliverables, the title and eligibility language make clear that BJA is looking for an entity (or a lead entity with partners) that can function as a national resource on death penalty defense practice, including the development and dissemination of high quality training and the provision of hands on technical assistance when jurisdictions need support.
Awards under this solicitation have a ceiling of $250,000, with no stated award floor, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on April 9, 2014, and the application closing date was May 27, 2014 (with an archive date of June 26, 2014). The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
Eligibility is limited and tailored to the specialized nature of capital defense work. Eligible applicants include public or nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education (both public and private), and for profit organizations only if they agree to forego any profit or management fees. Beyond organizational type, applicants must also meet subject matter and capacity expectations: they must have experience and expertise in defending death penalty cases and in providing training related to death penalty litigation, and they must have experience delivering training and technical assistance on a nationwide basis. BJA indicates it welcomes applications involving two or more entities, but the structure must be clear: one eligible organization must apply as the lead and take primary responsibility for conducting and leading the program, while other participating organizations should be included as subrecipients.
For application submission support, technical help is routed through Grants.gov customer support (800 518 4726 or 606 545 5035, or support@grants.gov), with availability 24/7 except federal holidays. The full announcement is referenced through an additional information link for applicants needing complete program requirements, submission instructions, and any detailed expectations for proposed training and technical assistance activities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY 14 National Training and Technical Assistance Capital Case Litigation grant, Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2014 3873. It is a discretionary federal grant under CFDA 16.746, within the Capital Case Litigation Initiative (CCLI).
What law authorizes the Capital Case Litigation Initiative (CCLI)?
CCLI is authorized under 42 U.S.C. 14163 et seq.
What is the purpose of CCLI overall?
The overall CCLI statute is designed to help states strengthen how capital cases are handled. It has two statutory purposes: (1) improving the quality of legal representation for indigent defendants in state death penalty cases, and (2) enhancing prosecutors ability to represent the public in those cases.
Is this FY 2014 solicitation for defense work, prosecution work, or both?
This specific FY 2014 solicitation is limited to the defense side only. It targets work that improves the quality of representation provided to indigent defendants in state capital cases. Prosecutor-focused work is explicitly carved out and funded separately under a different announcement.
If the CCLI statute calls for equal funding split between defense and prosecution, why is this solicitation defense-only?
The CCLI statute includes an overall requirement that funding be split equally between defense and prosecution activities (per 42 U.S.C. 14163e(b)), but this particular FY 2014 solicitation is scoped only to defense-related training and technical assistance. Prosecution-related activities are addressed through a separate announcement.
What kind of activities does this grant support?
The practical focus is national-level training and technical assistance rather than direct funding for individual cases. The intent is to support an organization (or lead organization with partners) that can build capacity across jurisdictions by delivering specialized instruction, guidance, and hands-on support aimed at raising the standard of defense representation in capital litigation.
Does this grant provide direct funding for capital case representation or litigation costs?
Based on the solicitation description provided, the emphasis is on national training and technical assistance, not on direct case funding.
What does BJA mean by a national-level training and technical assistance focus?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate the ability to provide training and technical assistance across the country, not only within a single state or region. The opportunity is framed as supporting a national resource on death penalty defense practice, including developing and disseminating high-quality training and providing hands-on technical assistance when jurisdictions need support.
Are there specific deliverables listed in the summary?
The solicitation summary provided does not list specific deliverables. However, the title and eligibility language indicate BJA is seeking an entity capable of functioning as a national resource for death penalty defense practice, including training development, dissemination, and hands-on technical assistance.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling under this solicitation is $250,000.
Is there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No award floor is stated in the provided information.
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes public or nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education (public or private), and for-profit organizations only if they agree to forego any profit or management fees. In addition, applicants must have experience and expertise in defending death penalty cases and providing training related to death penalty litigation, and must have experience delivering training and technical assistance on a nationwide basis.
Can a for-profit organization apply?
Yes, but only if it agrees to forego any profit or management fees.
Does an applicant need specialized subject matter experience?
Yes. Applicants must have experience and expertise in defending death penalty cases and in providing training related to death penalty litigation, along with experience delivering training and technical assistance on a nationwide basis.
Can multiple organizations apply together (a partnership or consortium)?
Yes. BJA indicates it welcomes applications involving two or more entities. One eligible organization must apply as the lead, take primary responsibility for conducting and leading the program, and other participating organizations should be included as subrecipients.
In a multi-entity application, who should submit the application?
One eligible organization must submit as the lead applicant and take primary responsibility for conducting and leading the program. Other participating organizations should be included as subrecipients.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on April 9, 2014, and the application closing date was May 27, 2014. An archive date of June 26, 2014 is also listed.
Where can applicants get technical help with submitting through Grants.gov?
Submission support is routed through Grants.gov customer support at 800 518 4726 or 606 545 5035, or by email at support@grants.gov. Support is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Where should applicants look for full program requirements and detailed instructions?
The full announcement is referenced through an additional information link, which applicants can use to find complete program requirements, submission instructions, and any detailed expectations for proposed training and technical assistance activities.
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