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Subtopic: Courts

FY24 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

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This program provides funding to support the prosecution of violent cold case crimes where a suspect (known or unknown) has been identified through DNA evidence.

FY24 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

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This program assists in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases (as defined by state law) where the results of such testing might show actual innocence.

FY24 Smart Prosecution – Innovative Prosecution Solutions

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The goal of this program is for prosecutorial agencies to incorporate innovative or evidence-based prosecution strategies as a fundamental component of their efforts to reduce crime and ensure public safety.

FY24 Adult Treatment Court Program

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With this solicitation, BJA seeks to provide financial and technical assistance to states, state courts, local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments to plan, implement, and enhance the operations of adult treatment courts.

FY24 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program

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This opportunity focuses on pretrial, prosecution, courts, probation/parole, and addressing the needs directly related to the criminal activity of adults with mental health conditions, living in homelessness or marginalized communities with minimal access to treatment, needing wrap around services, in the criminal justice system and leaving incarceration.

FY24 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program

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This program supports efforts by both wrongful conviction review entities that represent individuals with postconviction claims of innocence to review individual cases, and conviction integrity or review units to enhance criminal justice system integrity.

FY24 Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program

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This program provides funding to state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies to support activities and expenses associated with the investigation and prosecution of cold case murders involving civil rights violations.

FY24 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program: Protecting Public Health, Safety, and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy

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This program assists state, local, and tribal jurisdictions in preventing and reducing intellectual property (IP) theft and related crime as well as supporting law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting IP crimes and reducing violent crime associated with IP cases and investigations.

Additional Opportunity

Designed for Dignity

Deadline: May 30, 2024
Through this opportunity, Vera, with funding from BJA, will partner with state corrections agencies to participate in training and technical assistance focused on developing, implementing, and enhancing strategies to foster safer, more humane prison cultures, climates, and spaces for both correctional staff and those who are incarcerated.