The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is offering this grant to assist states in defraying costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in violent felony offenses. This grant is for the purpose of identifying and reviewing postconviction cases where actual innocence might be demonstrated, and to locate and analyze associated biological evidence. Funds will support efforts to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice, aligning with the Department of Justice’s mission. While successful exonerations are a key outcome, the program also aims to advance the public’s interest in justice by carefully reviewing and closing cases that do not ultimately demonstrate innocence, thereby confirming justice has been fairly applied.
Opportunity ID: 292697
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2017-11060 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY17 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 to Exonerate the Innocent |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State 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 to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. 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 public’s interest that justice has been fairly applied. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service Response Center by telephone at 800-851-3420 or TTY: 301-240-6310 (Hearing impaired only), by e-mail at grants@ncjrs.gov, or by web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. Response Center hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET 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 4, 2017: Applicants should disregard the “Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation” requirement, as outlined in the Application and Submission Information Section of this solicitation. This requirement does not apply to applicants under this funding opportunity. | Apr 04, 2017 | |
| added “Law, Justice, and Legal Services” to “Category of Funding Activity” | Apr 04, 2017 | |
| Mar 23, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2017-11060 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY17 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 to Exonerate the Innocent |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State 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 to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. 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 public’s interest that justice has been fairly applied. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service Response Center by telephone at 800-851-3420 or TTY: 301-240-6310 (Hearing impaired only), by e-mail at grants@ncjrs.gov, or by web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. Response Center hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET 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-2017-11060 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY17 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 to Exonerate the Innocent |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township 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 to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. 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 public’s interest that justice has been fairly applied. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service Response Center by telephone at 800-851-3420 or TTY: 301-240-6310 (Hearing impaired only), by e-mail at grants@ncjrs.gov, or by web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. Response Center hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET 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-2017-11060 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY17 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.820 — Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence to Exonerate the Innocent |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| 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 to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. 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 public’s interest that justice has been fairly applied. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service Response Center by telephone at 800-851-3420 or TTY: 301-240-6310 (Hearing impaired only), by e-mail at grants@ncjrs.gov, or by web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. Response Center hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET 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 292697 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NIJ-2017-11060.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service Response Center by telephone at 800-851-3420 or TTY: 301-240-6310 (Hearing impaired only), by e-mail at grants@ncjrs.gov, or by web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. Response Center hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET 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 | PKG00231584 | Mar 23, 2017 | May 09, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292697 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292697 DOJ_Questionnaire-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
292697 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
292697 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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