NIJ is seeking applications from States wishing to receive funding to help defray the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing of forcible rape, murder, and nonnegligent manslaughter cases 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.
Notice
In fiscal 2020, all state and local forensic capacity enhancement programs previously administered by NIJ moved to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Any future funding opportunities under this program will be released by BJA. Visit BJA.ojp.gov to learn more about this program and future opportunities.
Awards
Number of Awards: 9
Total Amount Awarded: $9,854,562
Colorado Justice Review Project
Maryland Postconviction DNA Analysis
Minnesota Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance
North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission grant application for Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program
Orleans Parish Postconviction DNA Testing Project
Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program
The Connecticut Post Conviction DNA testing program
US DOJ Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program
Wisconsin Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program
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