The Department of Justice, NIJ, invites proposals for grants to cover costs related to postconviction DNA testing for cases of violent felonies where innocence may be proven. This funding aims to review cases, identify biological evidence, and potentially exonerate individuals. The initiative aligns with DOJ’s goal of ensuring fair justice for all Americans. Proposals must be submitted by April 26, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 301419
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13833 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.820 — Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 08, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | 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 ââ¦to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.â 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 publicâs interest that justice has been fairly applied. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2018: NIJ has updated this solicitation with instructions for submitting environmental documentation, commonly known as the “NEPA checklist”, with your grant application under program X, if the checklist is required. NIJ is making this checklist and associated instructions available to you in an effort to streamline the application process and to avoid post-award withholding conditions, related to NEPA, where possible. Please carefully review the instructions and submit the completed and signed checklist, if appropriate, with your grant application. Applicants that are not able to submit a completed checklist by the time of application submission will not be penalized, but if selected for award, could have funding withholding conditions place on their awards until all NEPA documentation is completed and reviewed by NIJ. | Apr 19, 2018 | |
| April 13, 2018: Grants.gov will be offline for scheduled maintenance from 12:01am ET on April 21 through 6am ET on April 23. | Apr 19, 2018 | |
| Links directing to "Overview of Legal Requirements Generally Applicable to OJP Grants and Cooperative Agreements – FY 2017 Awards" have been updated to the FY 2018 link throughout this funding opportunity document. | Apr 12, 2018 | |
| Eligibility section updated | Mar 13, 2018 | |
| Mar 08, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13833 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.820 — Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 08, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | 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 ââ¦to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.â 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 publicâs interest that justice has been fairly applied. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13833 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.820 — Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | 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 ââ¦to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.â 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 publicâs interest that justice has been fairly applied. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13833 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.820 — Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | 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 ââ¦to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.â 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 publicâs interest that justice has been fairly applied. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13833 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.820 — Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 08, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | 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 ââ¦to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.â 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 publicâs interest that justice has been fairly applied. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13833 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.820 — Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 08, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | 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 ââ¦to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.â 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 publicâs interest that justice has been fairly applied. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 301419 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NIJ-2018-13833.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | 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 Email: grants@ncjrs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.820 | PKG00238944 | Mar 08, 2018 | Apr 26, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
301419 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
301419 DOJ_Questionnaire_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
301419 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
301419 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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