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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

NIJ FY 11 Post Conviction DNA Testing Assistance Program

Closing Date

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.

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In fiscal 2020...

NIJ FY 11 Solving Cold Cases with DNA

Closing Date

NIJ is seeking applicants for funding under the Solving Cold Cases With DNA Program. This program furthers the Department's mission by offering assistance to States and units of local government to identify, review, and investigate Uniform Crime Report Part 1 Violent Crime "cold cases" that have the potential to be solved through DNA analysis, and to locate and analyze biological evidence associated with these cases...