This grant is for the purpose of assisting States with costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in violent felony cases where actual innocence might be demonstrated. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) offers this funding to defray expenses for reviewing such cases and locating and analyzing biological evidence. A limited proportion of funds can also be used for case identification. Recent advancements in forensic DNA analysis allow for successful testing of previously unsuitable, degraded, or inconclusive samples, which has led to numerous exonerations. This program emphasizes the critical role of DNA testing in upholding justice by potentially demonstrating the innocence of individuals convicted of crimes.
Opportunity ID: 157233
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2012-3101 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance 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: | 10 |
| 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 21, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 21, 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: | With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals from States wishing to receive funding to help defray the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in cases that involve violent felony offenses (as defined by State law) in which actual innocence might be demonstrated. Funds may be used to review such postconviction cases, and to locate and analyze biological evidence associated with these cases. Where a strong justification is provided, a limited proportion of Federal award funds may be used for case identification. Postconviction DNA testing has received considerable attention in recent years. Since the advent of forensic DNA analysis, a number of people convicted of crimes have been subsequently exonerated through DNA analysis of crime scene evidence that was not tested at the time of trial. Additionally, newer technologies have substantially increased the successful DNA analysis of aged, degraded, limited, or otherwise compromised biological evidence. As a result, crime scene samples once thought to be unsuitable for testing in the past may now yield DNA profiles. Moreover, samples that previously generated inconclusive DNA results may now be amenable to reanalysis using newer methods. Authorizing Legislation: Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 11255). |
| 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 requirements of this solicitation, contact Michael Dillon, Senior Grants Management Specialist, by telephone at 202-514-5528 or by e-mail at Michael.Dillon3@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:Michael.Dillon3@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 157233 Full Announcement-1 -> nij fy12 postconviction dna testing assistance_final 508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact Michael Dillon, Senior Grants Management Specialist, by telephone at 202-514-5528 or by e-mail at Michael.Dillon3@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: Michael.Dillon3@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.560 | PKG00109470 | Mar 21, 2012 | May 21, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
157233 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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