NIJ FY18 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Agency: National Institute of Justice
Assistance Listings
- 16.820 -- Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Closed 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. This supports the DOJ mission ââ¦to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.â While successful exonerations to correct injustice are notable program outcomes, the careful review, consideration and closing of cases subjected...
to postconviction DNA testing that do not ultimately demonstrate innocence also work to advance the publicâs interest that justice has been fairly applied.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Government
- State governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx.
grants@ncjrs.gov
Technical Support
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NIJ-2018-13833.pdf | NIJ-2018-13833 | Apr 20, 2018 12:10 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: April 26, 2018
Award
$3,300,000
Program Funding
6
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$3,300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NIJ-2018-13833
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
5
Posted date:
March 8, 2018
Archive date:
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