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Prosecuting Cold Cases using DNA and Other Forensic Technologies, FY 2019

National Institute of Justice · NIJ-2019-15627

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $500K

Total Program Funding

$5.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

May 28, 2019

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Prosecuting Cold Cases using DNA and Other Forensic Technologies, FY 2019. National Institute of Justice. The goals of the Prosecuting Cold Cases using Forensic Technology solicitation are to: 1. Prosecute violent crime cold cases where a suspect has been identified and 2. Decrease the number of unresolved violent crime cold cases. Through this program, NIJ will provide grant funding to support the... up to $500,000 per award; $5,500,000 total program funding; ~22 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

City/township governments, County governments, Other eligible entities, State governments, Special district governments (+1 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•See announcement for full eligibility information
•Deadline: 2019-05-28

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The goals of the Prosecuting Cold Cases using Forensic Technology solicitation are to: 1. Prosecute violent crime cold cases where a suspect has been identified and 2. Decrease the number of unresolved violent crime cold cases. Through this program, NIJ will provide grant funding to support the prosecution of "violent crime cold cases" and the necessary processes, including forensic analyses, leading to cold case resolutions. The Prosecuting Cold Cases using Forensic Technology program supports the Department's criminal justice priorities of reducing violent crime and supporting law enforcement officers and prosecutors by providing resources to address violent crime cold cases.

Attachments

PDF

NIJ-2019-15627

NIJ-2019-15627.pdf

Who Can Apply

See announcement for full eligibility information.

Eligible Applicant Types

City/Township GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)State GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $500K
Total Program Funding: $5.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 22
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 28, 2019

Application Deadline: May 28, 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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