Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program
Agency: National Institute of Justice
Assistance Listings
- 16.741 -- Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a component of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to enhance the administration of justice and public safety.
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.
Postconviction DNA testing has received considerable attention in recent years. Since the advent of forensic DNA analysis, a number of people convicted of crimes have been subsequently exonerated through DNA analysis of crime scene evidence that was not tested at the time of trial. Additionally, newer technologies have substantially increased the successful DNA analysis of aged, degraded, limited, or otherwise compromised biological evidence. As a result, crime scene samples once thought to be unsuitable for testing in the past may now yield DNA profiles. Moreover, samples that previously generated inconclusive DNA results may now be amenable to reanalysis using newer methods.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact Gerald LaPorte, Forensic Policy Program Manager, at 202-305-1106 or by e-mail to Gerald.LaPorte@usdoj.gov. For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov.
Agency point of contact e-mail address.
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| nij_fy11_postconviction_dna_testing_assistance_programrb_508.pdf | Full solicitation announcement. | Mar 15, 2011 03:48 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: August 15, 2011
Award
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Program Funding
50
Expected awards
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Award Minimum
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Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NIJ-2011-2813
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
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:
1
Posted date:
March 15, 2011
Archive date:
August 15, 2011
