NIJ is seeking 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 allowed 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: 5
Total Amount Awarded: $3,593,453
Arizona DNA Advocacy Project
California DNA Assistance Program (CADNAP)
Massachusetts Evidence Inventory and Innocence Case Review Project
NIJ FY 14 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence to Exonerate
SADO''s Postconviction DNA Testing Project
Similar Opportunities
- NIJ FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Funding to Support the Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program
- NIJ FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Support Activities under Section 13(d) of Executive Order 14074
- Research and Evaluation on Crime Laboratory Systems and Processes, Fiscal Year 2021