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"FY2009 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program - City of Houston"

Award Information

Awardee
City of Houston
Award #
2009-DN-BX-K130
Funding Category
Formula
Location

Houston, TX

Congressional District
18
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2009
Total funding (to date)
$1,311,800
Original Solicitation
NIJ FY 09 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program Formula Grant Program

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $1,311,800)

The objective of this program is to assist eligible States and units of local government to reduce forensic DNA sample turnaround time, increase the throughput of public DNA laboratories, and reduce DNA forensic casework backlogs. These improvements are critical to preventing future DNA backlogs and to helping the criminal justice system use the full potential of DNA technology. Eligible States and units of local government may request funds to increase the capacity of their existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis in order to analyze DNA samples more efficiently and cost effectively. Eligible applicants also may request funds to handle, screen, and analyze backlogged forensic DNA casework samples.

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Date Created: September 21, 2009