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Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence, FY 2019

National Institute of Justice · NIJ-2019-15423

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Award Range

$0 – $5.4M

Total Program Funding

$5.4M

Expected Awards

10

Deadline

May 6, 2019

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence, FY 2019. 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 $5,400,000 per award; $5,400,000 total program funding; ~10 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

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

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • •Deadline: 2019-05-06

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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

PDF

NIJ-2019-15423

NIJ-2019-15423.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

City/Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsState GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCounty Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$5.4M
Total Program Funding
$5.4M
Expected Number of Awards
10
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: February 5, 2019
Application Deadline: May 6, 2019 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern time 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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