The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is offering this grant to enhance the capacity and efficiency of forensic DNA laboratories. This program aims to identify and facilitate the implementation of novel technologies emerging from ongoing research in forensic DNA, molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology. Specifically, this grant is for funding the incorporation of these new technologies into State and local government forensic laboratories currently performing DNA analysis, primarily through validation studies. Priority consideration will be given to proposals that focus on technologies developed as a result of NIJ’s Forensic DNA Research and Development Program. Additionally, technologies intended to improve the efficiency of analyzing DNA samples will be prioritized over those that improve the identification, collection, or preservation of biological evidence. This grant is for forensic DNA units seeking to integrate advanced scientific methods to optimize their operations.
Opportunity ID: 53349
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2010-2402 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY 10 Forensic DNA Unit Efficiency Improvement Program |
| 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: | 16.741 — Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 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 NIJs Forensic DNA Unit Efficiency Improvement Program is to identify and facilitate implementation of novel technologies resulting from ongoing research and development projects in the field of forensic DNA, as well as in other fields such as molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology that may improve the capacity and/or efficiency of forensic DNA laboratories. Specifically, this program is designed to fund the incorporation of such novel technologies, through validation studies, into State and local government forensic laboratories that are currently performing DNA analysis. Priority consideration will be given to proposals that focus on technologies developed as a result of NIJs Forensic DNA Research and Development Program. Additionally, technologies intended to improve the efficiency of analyzing DNA samples will be given priority consideration over those that improve the identification, collection, and/or preservation of biological evidence/samples. 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 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. For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact Mark S. Nelson, Senior Program Manager, at 202–616–1960 or by e-mail to Mark.S.Nelson@usdoj.gov, or Minh Nguyen, Program Manager, at 202–305–2664 or by e-mail to Minh.Nguyen@usdoj.gov.
Email:Mark.S.Nelson@usdoj.gov or Minh.Nguyen@usdoj.gov |
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