NIJ FY 15 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence to Exonerate the Innocent

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

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and analyze associated biological evidence.

Related Programs

Postconviction DNA Testing Program

Department of Justice

Agency: Department of Justice

Office: Office of Justice Programs

Estimated Funding: $3,600,000

Who's Eligible

State Governments

County Governments

City or Township Govenments

Special District Governments

Native American Tribal Governments

Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

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Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Full Solicitation

Additional Information of Eligibility:
Not Available

Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/SL001150.pdf

Contact:
Gregory DuttonProgram Manager

Agency Email Description:
Program Contact

Agency Email:
gregory.dutton@usdoj.gov

Date Posted:
2015-02-04

Application Due Date:
2015-05-04

Archive Date:
2015-06-03

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