Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program
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Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program: The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice 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. NIJ solicits proposals to inform its search for the knowledge and tools to guide policy and practice. NIJ is seeking applications from States wishing to receive funding to help defray the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing of forcible rape, murder, and non-negligent manslaughter cases 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. Additionally, samples that previously generated inconclusive DNA results may now be amenable to reanalysis using newer methods. The Presidents DNA Initiative, Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology, supports funding to help defray costs of appropriate postconviction DNA testing.
Federal Grant Title: | Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program |
Federal Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
Grant Categories: | Science and Technology Law Justice and Legal Services |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | 2007-NIJ-1445 |
Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
CFDA Numbers: | 16.560 |
CFDA Descriptions: | National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants |
Current Application Deadline: | No deadline provided |
Original Application Deadline: | Nov 16, 2006 |
Posted Date: | Oct 02, 2006 |
Creation Date: | Nov 15, 2006 |
Archive Date: | Dec 16, 2006 |
Total Program Funding: | |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
Expected Number of Awards: | |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
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- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
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