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NIJ FY17 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

National Institute of Justice · NIJ-2017-11060

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $3.6M

Total Program Funding

$3.6M

Expected Awards

Deadline

May 9, 2017

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NIJ FY17 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence. 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; ~6 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

State governments, City/township governments, Public universities/colleges, County governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2017-05-09

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Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

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 and analyze associated biological evidence. This supports the DOJ mission to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. While successful exonerations to correct injustice are notable program outcomes, the careful review, consideration and closing of cases subjected to postconviction DNA testing that do not ultimately demonstrate innocence also work to advance the public's interest that justice has been fairly applied.

Attachments

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Full Announcement

NIJ-2017-11060.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCounty Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $3.6M
Total Program Funding: $3.6M
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 23, 2017

Application Deadline: May 9, 2017 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

For assistance with this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service Response Center by telephone at 800-851-3420 or TTY: 301-240-6310 (Hearing impaired only), by e-mail at grants@ncjrs.gov, or by web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. Response Center hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx. grants@ncjrs.gov

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