Closed · O-BJA-2023-171887 · CFDA 16.820 · Continuation

BJA FY2023 Invited to Apply – Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence (Supplements)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $246K
Award range
Closed
Status
October 10, 2023
Close date
23
Expected awards

The verdict

BJA FY2023 Invited to Apply – Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence (Supplements) is a closed continuation listing from Bureau of Justice Assistance that offered Up to $246,310 across 23 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $246K
award range
Closed
application status
23
expected awards
16.820
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - BJA FY2023 Invited to Apply – Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence (Supplements) - is cataloged under number O-BJA-2023-171887 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.820, posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on September 26, 2023 and last updated on October 5, 2023. The funding category is Continuation, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $246,310. The agency has projected $5.7 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 23 awards. If the agency funds the expected 23 awards from the $5.7 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $246,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on October 10, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $246,310

Close Date

October 10, 2023

Posted

September 26, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$5,665,125

Expected Awards

23

Instrument

Grant

Description

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. The purpose of this solicitation is to invite organizations and entities to apply for continuation funding in support of specific BJA initiatives. This solicitation is exclusively for those who received a letter from BJA to apply. All guidelines and funding rules are the same as for the originally funded project. Statutory Authority: Please reference the specific authority referenced in the applicant invitation letter.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420, 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), or grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time (ET) Monday-Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date. grants@ncjrs.gov

Key Dates

Posted September 26, 2023
Close Date October 10, 2023
Last Updated October 5, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "BJA FY2023 Invited to Apply – Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence (Supplements)", offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance. It is associated with CFDA program 16.820. OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens communi...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on October 10, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $246,310. Total estimated funding: $5,665,125. Expected number of awards: 23.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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