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NIJ FY 2021 Invited to Apply - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

National Institute of Justice · O-NIJ-2021-54001

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $3.3M

Total Program Funding

$3.3M

Expected Awards

Deadline

January 21, 2021

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NIJ FY 2021 Invited to Apply - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). National Institute of Justice. Currently in the United States, thousands of people are searching for those who are missing. NamUs was developed to provide national assistance in this search, for those living and deceased, in hopes of resolving these cases. Many of the nation's unidentified persons fell victim to foul play.... up to $3,341,165 per award; $3,341,165 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•The University of North Texas Health Science Center
•Deadline: 2021-01-21

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High-value award — invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

Currently in the United States, thousands of people are searching for those who are missing. NamUs was developed to provide national assistance in this search, for those living and deceased, in hopes of resolving these cases. Many of the nation's unidentified persons fell victim to foul play. Identifying a victim is the first step in a criminal investigation. NamUs assists law enforcement agencies, as well as medical examiners and coroners, in meeting their missions in support of public health and public safety. NIJ seeks proposals from eligible candidates to partner with NIJ to manage the day-to-day operations of NamUs; support ongoing NamUs programs; continue national outreach efforts; provide and manage free forensic services (DNA, dental, fingerprint and anthropology); provide national technical assistance; and collaborate with NIJ scientists to evaluate the impact of NamUs to aid medicolegal investigative efforts.

Who Can Apply

The University of North Texas Health Science Center. All recipients and subrecipients (including any for-profit organization) must forgo any profit or management fee.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $3.3M
Total Program Funding: $3.3M
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: January 14, 2021

Application Deadline: January 21, 2021 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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