BJA FY 22 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-BJA-2022-171340
- Agency
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Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $500,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Humanities
- Eligible applicants
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- State Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Other
- County Governments
- City/Township Governments
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
Synopsis
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 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence Program provides funds 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 demonstrate actual innocence. BJA 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. This program furthers the Department's mission by ensuring the availability of fair and impartial administration of justice to individuals who may have been unjustly convicted.
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