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Wrongful convictions

FY24 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program

Closing Date
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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.

FY 2023 Visiting Fellows Program

Closing Date
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With this solicitation, BJA seeks to invest in current and future leaders in the criminal justice field to advance priority national policy issues and offer cross-developmental opportunities for DOJ staff and criminal justice practitioners and researchers.

FY 2023 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This program helps wrongful conviction entities, prosecutors, law enforcement, defense counsel, and courts identify actual perpetrators and develop training tools, policies, and procedures that can prevent wrongful convictions.