Deadline
Oct 29, 2026
Posted
Sep 21, 2026
Cost sharing
Not required
How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.
What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
Worth applying, even as a first-time applicant. 45% of awards go to organizations new to this program, and nonprofits win 56% of them. Based on 29 new awards in FY2022–24. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 29% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $599,995. Expect about 42 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for BJA FY 2026 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases?
See the official announcement for eligibility details.
When is the deadline?
Applications are due Oct 29, 2026. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.