Combined DNA Index System
To develop or improve forensic DNA analysis capabilities in State and local crime laboratories. The Combined DNA Index Systems (CODIS) allows State and local crime laboratories to store and match DNA records.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
16.307 Federal Agency/Office
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable. Authorization
none Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
To receive CODIS software and technical assistance, participants must be publicly funded forensic laboratories performing DNA analysis, or private forensic laboratories performing DNA analysis under contract with crime laboratories. Beneficiary Eligibility
To be eligible for DNA grants, participants must be publicly funded State or local forensic laboratories performing DNA analysis. Credentials/Documentation
Formal written application from appropriate official of the requesting forensic laboratory to NIJ under the Forensic DNA Laboratory Improvement Program. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Formal written application from appropriate official of the requesting forensic laboratory to DoJ under the Forensic DNA Laboratory Improvement Program. Award Procedure
Not applicable. Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable. Appeals
Not applicable. Renewals
Not applicable. How are proposals selected?
Not applicable. How may assistance be used?
The CODIS program enables State and local laboratories to establish databases of convicted offenders, unsolved crime scenes, and missing persons. CODIS allows the forensic laboratories to exchange and compare DNA profiles electronically thereby linking serial violent crimes to each other and to identify suspects by matching DNA from crime scenes to convicted offenders. What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable. Auditing
Not applicable. Records
Not applicable. Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified. Headquarters Office
Michael Tyler,935 Pennsylvania Avenue, Finance Division, Room 6712
Washington, DC 20535 US
michael.tyler@ic.fbi.gov
Phone: (202) 324-0495
Website Address
http://www.fbi.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0200-0-1-751 Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 18 est $11,635,962.00; FY 17 est $11,741,382.00; FY 16$12,305,252.00; Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable/available. Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable. Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
