NIJ FY17 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

Funding Opportunity ID: 292697 Opportunity Number: NIJ-2017-11060 Opportunity Title: NIJ FY17 Postconviction Testing of DNA EvidenceOpportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Law, Justice and Legal ServicesScience and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 16.820Eligible Applicants: State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationAdditional Information on Eligibility: Agency Code: USDOJ-OJP-NIJAgency Name: Department of JusticeNational Institute of JusticePosted Date: Mar 23, 2017Close Date: May 09, 2017Last Updated Date: Mar 23, 2017Award Ceiling: $3,600,000Award Floor: $0Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,600,000Expected Number of Awards: 6Description: 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 to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. While successful exonerations to correct injustice are notable program outcomes, the careful review, consideration and closing of cases subjected to ...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development Source Type: funding