law_justice_and_legal_services · USDOJ-OJP-NIJ
Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence to Exonerate the Innocent
National Institute of Justice · NIJ-2016-8998
Award Range
$0 – $3.6M
Total Program Funding
$3.6M
Expected Awards
8
Deadline
April 7, 2016
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence to Exonerate the Innocent. National Institute of Justice. NIJ seeks proposals for funding to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in cases of violent felony offenses (as defined by State law) in which actual innocence might be demonstrated. Funds may be used to identify and review such postconviction cases and to locate... up to $3,600,000 per award; $3,600,000 total program funding; ~8 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
Public universities/colleges, County governments, State governments, City/township governments
Who Should NOT Apply
Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Deadline: 2016-04-07
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.
Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards
What This Grant Funds
Attachments
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $3.6M
- Total Program Funding
- $3.6M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 8
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- cooperative_agreement
Key Dates
Agency Contact
NCJRS Call Center grants@ncjrs.gov
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