affordable_care_act · USDOJ-OJP-BJA
BJA FY 21 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2021-04003
Award Range
$0 – $500K
Total Program Funding
$7.2M
Expected Awards
15
Deadline
July 12, 2021
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
BJA FY 21 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence. Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Department of Justice is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights, increases access to justice, supports crime victims, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. BJA seeks proposals for funding to assist in... up to $500,000 per award; $7,159,524 total program funding; ~15 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
Other eligible entities
Who Should NOT Apply
Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •See Eligibility Section
- •Deadline: 2021-07-12
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.
Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards
What This Grant Funds
The Department of Justice is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights, increases access to justice, supports crime victims, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. BJA 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.
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $500K
- Total Program Funding
- $7.2M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 15
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
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