Closed · O-BJA-2024-172014 · CFDA 16.820 · Discretionary

BJA FY24 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

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

up to $1M
Award range
Closed
Status
April 29, 2024
Close date
12
Expected awards

The verdict

BJA FY24 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of Justice Assistance that offered Up to $1,000,000 across 12 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $1M
award range
Closed
application status
12
expected awards
16.820
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - BJA FY24 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence - is cataloged under number O-BJA-2024-172014 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 March 6, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $1,000,000. It expects to issue 12 awards. 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 April 29, 2024. 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 $1,000,000

Close Date

April 29, 2024

Posted

March 6, 2024

Expected Awards

12

Instrument

Grant

Description

With this solicitation, BJA seeks to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases (as defined by state law) where the results of such testing might show actual innocence. The program ensures the availability of fair and impartial administration of justice to individuals who may have been unjustly convicted.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 06. 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

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Agency Contact

National Criminal Justice Reference Service Response Center grants@ncjrs.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 6, 2024
Close Date April 29, 2024
Last Updated March 6, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "BJA FY24 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence", offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance. It is associated with CFDA program 16.820. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases (as defined by state law) wher...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 29, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $1,000,000. Expected number of awards: 12.
How do I apply?
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