This grant, offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), is for the purpose of utilizing DNA technology to identify missing persons. It aims to assist eligible entities, including states and local governments, in conducting DNA analysis on unidentified human remains and reference samples. A core objective is to support and enhance efforts to identify missing individuals across the nation. Grant recipients are required to enter the resulting DNA profiles into the FBI’s National DNA Index System (CODIS version 6.0). Furthermore, relevant case information concerning unidentified remains must be entered into NamUs. This initiative seeks to bolster forensic capabilities and improve the resolution of missing persons cases through advanced scientific methods.
Opportunity ID: 52420
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2010-2406 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY 2010 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: | – |
| 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 03, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 19, 2010 |
| 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 6.0, and (3) to enter any relevant case information related to unidentified remains into NamUs. How to Apply: Applications will be submitted through OJPs Grants Management System (GMS). GMS is a Web-based, data-driven computer application that provides cradle to grave support for the application, award and management of grants at OJP. Applicants should begin the process immediately to meet the GMS registration deadline, especially if this is the first time they have used the system. Complete instructions on how to register and submit an application in GMS can be found at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmscbt/. If you experience technical difficulties at any point during this process, please e-mail GMSHelpDesk@usdoj.gov, or call 18885499901 (option 3), MondayFriday from 6:00 a.m. to midnight eastern time, except for Federal holidays. OJP highly recommends starting the registration process as early as possible to prevent delays in the application submission by the specified deadline. |
| 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, at 202-616-9264 or by email to charles.heurich@usdoj.gov.
For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants Management System Support Hotline at 1–888–549–9901, option 3 or via e-mail to GMSHelpDesk@usdoj.gov. Email:charles.heurich@usdoj.gov |
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