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Grant Funding for Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Analysis

This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance provides grant funding to support the investigation and prosecution of violent cold case crimes using DNA analysis. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice - Purpose and Scope: - Funding for state and local prosecuting agencies and law enforcement agencies with an engaged prosecutorial entity - Supports investigative and prosecutorial activities for violent cold case crimes where a suspect DNA profile has already been developed - Includes crime scene and forensic analysis - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are mentioned - Main service is investigative and prosecutorial work related to cold cases using DNA - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants include city, township, special district, county, and state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations - Minimum award amount is $750,000 - Focus on cases with existing suspect DNA profiles - Aims to enhance public safety, hold violent offenders accountable, and resolve cases for victims and families

Description

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports prosecutors in investigating and prosecuting violent cold case crimes where a DNA profile from a suspect is already developed. The program aims to enhance public safety, hold violent offenders accountable, and resolve cases for victims and their families. Funding can be used by law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies for investigative and prosecutorial activities, as well as crime and forensic analysis to increase successful prosecutions or other case resolutions.

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