BJA FY 12 Wrongful Conviction Review Program

The purpose of the Wrongful Conviction Review Program is to provide high quality and efficient representation for potentially wrongfully convicted defendants in cases of post-conviction claims of innocence. Funding is available through the FY 2012 general appropriation.

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.

For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1–800–518–4726 or 606–545–5035 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov.