The National Institute of Justice is offering grants to eligible States with designated DNA database laboratories to implement DNA arrestee collection processes in alignment with the Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2012. The grants aim to improve the capacity of laboratories conducting DNA analysis of database samples. The total funding and number of awards will be based on fund availability, application quality, and other factors such as underserved populations and geographic diversity. Awards are contingent on appropriated funds and any additional legal requirements.
Opportunity ID: 258347
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2014-3737 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2014 NIJ DNA Arrestee Collection Process Implementation Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.741 — DNA Backlog Reduction Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 23, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 06, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $9,999,999 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are States with a designated existing crime laboratory that conducts analysis of DNA database samples. For additional eligibility information regarding the applicant’s designated DNA database laboratory, see page 3. Also, to be eligible for an award, an applicant must submit a certification from the chief legal officer of the State, as specified under “Eligibility” on pages 3-4. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | NIJ seeks applications from eligible States with designated DNA database laboratories for funding to assist with the costs associated with the implementation of DNA arrestee collection processes, in keeping with the purposes of the Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-253), thereby helping to improve the capacity of laboratories that conduct DNA analysis of DNA database samples.
Total funding for this solicitation and the number of awards made will depend on the availability of funds, the quality of the applications, and other pertinent factors, which may include, but are not limited to, underserved populations, geographic diversity, and past performance and previous funding. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Solicitation |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Heurich, Program Manager
202-616-9264 Email:Charles.Heurich@usdoj.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Charles Heurich, Program Manager 202-616-9264 Email: Charles.Heurich@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.741 | NIJ-2014-3737 | FY 2014 NIJ DNA Arrestee Collection Process Implementation Grants Program | PKG00199862 | Jun 23, 2014 | Aug 07, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
258347 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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