Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program

 

The goals of this comprehensive program are to assist eligible states and units of local government to collect, process, and increase capacity to process DNA evidence for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) to reduce DNA processing backlogs, improve the timeliness of testing, and increase prosecution of violent cold case crimes in which suspects have been identified through DNA evidence. The primary objective is to increase the number of CODIS-eligible samples analyzed in eligible laboratories and to reduce DNA testing turnaround times for CODIS entry. Additional objectives aim to: Ensure that DNA testing and analysis of samples from crimes are carried out in a timely manner; and Increase the capacity of state and local prosecuting agencies to address the backlog of violent crime cases in which suspects have been identified through DNA evidence. DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program PM 1: Number of DNA profile uploads into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) PM 2: Number of cases completed since the beginning of the grant period. Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (Cold Cases) Program Performance Measure 1: Violent cold cases investigations that resulted in an indictment or charging decision; and, Performance Measure 2: Violent cold cases that resulted in suspect identification.

Active 16.036 Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2022 Please visit https://bja.ojp.gov/program/prosecuting-cold-cases-using-dna/grantees
Fiscal Year 2023 See BJA’s Forensics Training and Technical Assistance (Forensics TTA) Program’s DNA CEBR Program Website at https://www.forensicstta.org/programs/dna-capacity-enhancement-backlog-reduction-cebr-program/ and Cold Cases Program Website at https://www.forensicstta.org/programs/prosecuting-cold-cases-using-dna-cold-program/ Public Law 116-93, Statute 133,2317, 2407
Public Law 115-257
Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022, Public Law 117-103, Statute 136,49, 126
Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2023, Public Law 117-328, Statute 136,4459, 4536 o State governments o Special district governments o City or township governments o County governments o Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) o Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) o Public- and state-controlled institutions of higher education o Other o State and local prosecuting agencies o Law enforcement o State agencies Additional eligibility requirements may apply and will vary by solicitation. See the current fiscal year's solicitation available at https://bja.ojp.gov. Not applicable. The following items are critical application elements required to pass BMR. An application that OJP determines does not include the application elements designated to be critical, will neither proceed to peer review, nor receive further consideration. Abstract, Program Narrative, Budget Narrative and Budget Detail, Prosecutorial Letter of Support. No specific "Credentials" are required under this program Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. See the current fiscal year's solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site at (http://www.ojp.gov/funding/solicitations.htm and http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PreawardRequirements/index.htm for additional information. Upon approval by the Office of Justice Programs Assistant Attorney General, successful applicants are notified via DOJ's Justice Grants System (JustGrants). The grant award must be accepted electronically by the receiving organizations authorized official in JustGrants. Deadlines are included with the application instructions available at the Office of Justice Programs web site (http://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/CurrentFundingOpportunities.htm). From 60 to 90 days. An applicant that experiences unforeseen Grants.gov technical issues beyond its control that prevent it from submitting its application by the deadline must email the BJA contact identified below within 24 hours after the application deadline to request approval to submit its application after the deadline. Additional information on reporting technical issues appears under "Experiencing Unforeseen Grants.gov Technical Issues" in the How To Apply (Grants.gov) section in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide. There are no appeal rights for rejection of a discretionary application, but for discretionary awards, please see section 28 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 18. In some cases, award periods may be extended if specific criteria are met. For details, please review the discussion of no-cost extensions in the Criteria for Award Extension section of the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide available at http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PostawardRequirements/chapter3.2d.htm. See the current fiscal years' program solicitation available at at https://bja.ojp.gov. The use of assistance will vary by solicitation. See the current fiscal year’s solicitation available at https://bja.ojp.gov. Some examples of uses of funding may include but are not limited to: Salary and benefits of relevant employees; Overtime for relevant staff; Training; Travel (limited); Equipment; Laboratory supplies; Contracts; and relevant Software. Performance Reports: To assist in fulfilling the Departments responsibilities under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), Public Law 103-62, and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010, Public Law 111–352, recipients must provide data that measures the results of their work. Not applicable. In accordance with the requirement set forth in 2 CFR 200, Subpart F, grantees must maintain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the award for at least 3 years following the close of the most recent audit. For additional guidance, please visit http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PostawardRequirements/chapter3.16a.htm. 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. Award periods for this program are up to 36 months. For specifics pertaining to this program, please see the current fiscal year’s program solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site (http://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/CurrentFundingOpportunities.htm). FY 2023 solicitation available at https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh186/files/media/document/O-BJA-2023-171582.pdf. For additional information, see the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide section on “Period of Availability of Funds" at http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PostawardRequirements/chapter3.2a.htm. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. None/Not specified. Carey A. Hendricks
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531 USA
Carey.A.Hendricks@usdoj.gov
Phone: 202-598-3188

Andrea Borchardt
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
810 7th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20531 US
Andrea.Borchardt@usdoj.gov
Phone: 202-598-1721 https://bja.ojp.gov/program/prosecuting-cold-cases-using-dna/about-program 15-0401-0-1-754 (Project Grants) FY 22$7,500,000.00; FY 23 est $7,500,000.00; FY 24 FY 21$6,955,000.00; FY 20$4,700,000.00; FY 19 - BJA plans to award 15 grants, at an estimated maximum dollar amount for each award of $500,000. See the current fiscal years' program solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site (http://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/CurrentFundingOpportunities.htm. For additional guidance, please reference the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide (http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/index.htm) and Post award Instructions (http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PostawardRequirements/index.htm). Applicable administrative requirements and Department of Justice regulations applicable to specific types of grantees can be found in title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 C.F.R.). Fiscal Year 2020 For examples of funded projects, please visit https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/bja-2020-18432
Fiscal Year 2022 For a listing of projects funded under this program, please see the grantee maps at: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/prosecuting-cold-cases-using-dna/funding#grantee-maps
Fiscal Year 2023 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program Fiscal Year 2022 Formula: For a listing of projects funding under this program, please see: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2022-171344 Fiscal Year 2023 Formula: For a listing of projects funding under this program, please see: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171625 Fiscal Year 2023 Competitive: For a listing of projects funding under this program, please see: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171623 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (Cold Cases) Program Fiscal Year 2022: For a listing of projects funding under this program, please see: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2022-171337 Fiscal Year 2023: For a listing of projects funding under this program, please see: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171582