BJA FY24 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings
- 16.820 -- Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
Important dates
- Closed: April 29, 2024
Award details
- Expected project funding: Not specified
- Expected awards: 12
Award min.
$0
Award max.
$1,000,000
- Funding opportunity number:O-BJA-2024-172014
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
- Funding instrument type:
- Grant
- Opportunity Category:Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Law justice and legal services
- Category Explanation:Not specified
History
- Posted date: March 6, 2024
- Archive date: Not specified
- Version: 1
Summary
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases (as defined by state law) where the results of such testing might show actual innocence. The program ensures the availability of fair and impartial administration of justice to individuals who may have been unjustly convicted.
Eligibility
Government
- State governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information on eligibility
Not specified
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Agency contact information
Email: grants@ncjrs.gov
grants@ncjrs.gov
National Criminal Justice Reference Service Response Center
grants@ncjrs.gov
