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FY 2022 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

Opportunity ID
O-BJA-2022-171340
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2002
Closing Date
Posting Date
Solicitation Type
Competitive
Grants.gov Deadline
June 22, 2022, 8:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline
June 27, 2022, 8:59 pm Eastern
Description

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

Awards

Number of Awards: 10
Total Amount Awarded: $5,500,000

Date Created: May 11, 2022