FY 2014 NIJ DNA Arrestee Collection Process Implementation Grants Program

Post Date

June 23rd 2014

Application Due Date

August 7th 2014

Funding Opportunity Number

NIJ-2014-3737

CFDA Number(s)

16.741

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Eligibility Categories

State Governments

Eligible applicants are States with a designated existing crime laboratory that conducts analysis of DNA database samples. For additional eligibility information regarding the applicantуs designated DNA database laboratory, see page 3. Also, to be eligible for an award, an applicant must submit a certification from the chief legal officer of the State, as specified under рEligibilityс on pages 3-4.

Funding

• Award Range:

  $1000 - $9999999

Grant Description

NIJ seeks applications from eligible States with designated DNA database laboratories for funding to assist with the costs associated with the implementation of DNA arrestee collection processes, in keeping with the purposes of the Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-253), thereby helping to improve the capacity of laboratories that conduct DNA analysis of DNA database samples. Total funding for this solicitation and the number of awards made will depend on the availability of funds, the quality of the applications, and other pertinent factors, which may include, but are not limited to, underserved populations, geographic diversity, and past performance and previous funding. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Justice

• Office:

  Office of Justice Programs

• Agency Contact:

  Charles Heurich, Program Manager
  202-616-9264

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Program Manager

• Agency Email Address:

  Charles.Heurich@usdoj.gov

• Location:

  National Institute of Justice

• More Information:

  Full Solicitation