Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs
Program goal(s) name: Assist states and units of local government with postconviction DNA testing in cases of violent felony offenses where actual innocence might be demonstrated. Program goal(s) description: Conduct review of cases involving violent felony offenses (as defined by state law) where actual innocence might be demonstrated through the use of DNA testing and improve practices involving preservation of biological evidence and/or modernization of record retention in adjudicated cases
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Helps states and local governments pay for DNA testing in violent felony cases to prove someone's innocence. This program covers costs related to reviewing cases and locating evidence.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Funding and assistance for states and local governments to conduct postconviction DNA testing in violent felony cases to demonstrate actual innocence. This includes identifying and reviewing potential cases, locating biological evidence, performing DNA analysis, and reporting/reviewing results.
Who Is Eligible?
Region: states, units of local government
Other Criteria: projects assisting with postconviction DNA testing, cases involving violent felony offenses, cases where actual innocence might be demonstrated
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Prepare early to ensure registration and users are up to date in the systems involved in the application process.
- Review the DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist.
- Access the JustGrants Application Submission page for additional guidance.
- Submit your application through the JustGrants system.
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- May 15, 2026Closing DateMay 13, 2026Grants.gov DeadlineMay 15, 2026Application JustGrants Deadline
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- postconviction DNA testing
- DNA analysis of biological evidence
- locating biological evidence
- reviewing postconviction cases
- 💳Payment Model
- reimbursement
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 25% minimum
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind contributions
- 📚Stacking Rules
- Cumulative government assistance is allowed.
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation of matching funds is required.
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- semi-annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- performance measures
- narrative questions
- closeout questions
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
- 📢Branding Requirements
- acknowledgment of federal funding
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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