NIJ FY 15 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence to Exonerate the Innocent
Agency: National Institute of Justice
Assistance Listings
- 16.820 -- Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence to Exonerate the Innocent
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
NIJ seeks proposals for funding to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in cases of violent felony offenses (as defined by State law) in which actual innocence might be demonstrated. Funds may be used to identify and review such postconviction cases and to locate and analyze associated biological evidence.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Gregory Dutton
Program Manager
Program Contact
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Archived: June 3, 2015
Award
$3,600,000
Program Funding
8
Expected awards
$1,000
Award Minimum
$3,600,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NIJ-2015-3980
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
February 4, 2015
Archive date:
June 3, 2015
