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BJA FY24 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2024-172014

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Award Range

$0$1.0M

Expected Awards

12

Deadline

April 29, 2024

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY24 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence. Bureau of Justice Assistance. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases (as defined by state law) where the results of such testing might show actual innocence. The program ensures the availability of... up to $1,000,000 per award; ~12 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

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

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Deadline: 2024-04-29

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Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

With this solicitation, BJA seeks to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases (as defined by state law) where the results of such testing might show actual innocence. The program ensures the availability of fair and impartial administration of justice to individuals who may have been unjustly convicted.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$1.0M
Expected Number of Awards
12
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 6, 2024
Application Deadline: April 29, 2024 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

National Criminal Justice Reference Service Response Center grants@ncjrs.gov

grants@ncjrs.gov

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