OpportunityTitle: Prosecuting Cold Cases using DNA and Other Forensic Technologies, FY 2019
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: See announcement for full eligibility information.
Description: The goals of the Prosecuting Cold Cases using Forensic Technology solicitation are to: 1. Prosecute violent crime cold cases where a suspect has been identified and 2. Decrease the number of unresolved violent crime cold cases. Through this program, NIJ will provide grant funding to support the prosecution of &quot;violent crime cold cases&quot; and the necessary processes, including forensic analyses, leading to cold case resolutions. The Prosecuting Cold Cases using Forensic Technology program supports the Department&apos;s criminal justice priorities of reducing violent crime and supporting law enforcement officers and prosecutors by providing resources to address violent crime cold cases.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Technical Assistance
GrantorContactText: For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx.&lt;br/&gt;grants@ncjrs.gov