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Through this opportunity, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for funding 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.
Eligible Applicants:
City or township governments
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State governments
Other
On June 1, 2022, BJA hosted a webinar to provide information about this opportunity. Webinar materials are now available: