NIJ seeks proposals for funds to help defray the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in cases of violent felony offenses where actual innocence might be demonstrated. Specifically, funding may be used to review postconviction cases of violent felony offenses (as defined by State law), and to locate and analyze biological evidence samples associated with these cases. Where a strong justification is provided, a small percentage of Federal award funds (not to exceed 15 percent) may be used for permissible case identification activities.
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: 7
Total Amount Awarded: $3,827,311
California DNA Assistance Program
Expanding Postconviction DNA Testing for Innocent Washington Prisoners
Massachusetts Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program
Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program
Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program FY 2013
Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program FY 2013
Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program; Review of cases for Post-Conviction DNA testing.
Similar Opportunities
- NIJ FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Support Activities under Section 13(d) of Executive Order 14074
- NIJ FY22 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories
- Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- FORMULA, FY 2019