This Department of Justice grant supports eligible entities in leveraging DNA technology to identify missing persons. The initiative is designed to assist states and local governments by funding DNA analysis of unidentified human remains and reference samples. A critical component is the requirement to enter all generated DNA profiles into the FBI’s National DNA Index System, specifically using CODIS version 7.0, thereby integrating data into a national database. Furthermore, recipients must input pertinent case details concerning unidentified remains into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), with a justification required if a case is not entered. This comprehensive approach enhances forensic capabilities and national collaboration to resolve missing persons cases.
Opportunity ID: 160494
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2012-3100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Using DNA Technology to Identify the Missing |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.560 — National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | The goal of the Using DNA Technology to Identify the Missing solicitation is threefold: (1) to assist eligible entities in performing DNA analysis on unidentified human remains and/or reference samples to support the efforts of States and units of local government to identify missing persons, (2) to enter the resulting DNA profiles into the FBIs National DNA Index System using the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) version 7.0, and (3) to enter any relevant case information related to unidentified remains into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), as deemed appropriate by the submitting agency (if a case is not entered a justification will be required). Authorizing Legislation: Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112-55). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to full solicitation announcement. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact Charles Heurich, Program Manager, by telephone at 202-616-9264 or by e-mail at Charles.Heurich@usdoj.gov.
For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. Note: The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays. Email:charles.heurich@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 160494 Full Announcement-1 -> nij fy12 using 2010 dna technology to identify the missing 508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact Charles Heurich, Program Manager, by telephone at 202-616-9264 or by e-mail at Charles.Heurich@usdoj.gov. For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. Note: The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.560 | PKG00112851 | Mar 30, 2012 | May 29, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
160494 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf