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Opportunity Summary:

The NIJ FY 13 Using DNA Technology to Identify the Missing grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2013 3366) is a National Institute of Justice discretionary program offered through a cooperative agreement to support efforts to identify missing persons by strengthening the use of forensic DNA technology and improving the flow of information into national systems. The solicitation is built around a practical, casework-focused objective: helping jurisdictions move unidentified human remains and related reference samples through DNA testing, then ensuring the resulting information is shared through the key national platforms used to generate investigative leads and potential identifications.

The program lays out three main goals. First, it provides support to eligible entities so they can perform DNA analysis on unidentified human remains and/or on reference samples (such as samples from family members) that can be used to support missing-person investigations conducted by states and local governments. Second, it requires that DNA profiles produced through this work be uploaded into the FBI National DNA Index System (NDIS) using CODIS version 7.0, which is the national infrastructure that enables comparisons across participating labs and jurisdictions. Third, it emphasizes the importance of entering relevant case information about unidentified remains into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) when appropriate, recognizing that NamUs is a key nationwide resource for case data, comparisons, and cross-jurisdictional collaboration. If the submitting agency decides not to enter a case into NamUs, the solicitation indicates that a justification must be provided, signaling that NIJ viewed NamUs participation as a strong expectation rather than an optional add-on.

From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized under law, justice, and legal services, and also under science and technology and other research and development, reflecting the blend of forensic laboratory work and system integration required for effective identifications. NIJ expected to make about four awards. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which typically lowers the barrier for agencies and partners that may not have discretionary local funds available to contribute to the project. The posting date and creation date were March 21, 2013, with an application closing date of May 6, 2013, and the opportunity was later archived on August 6, 2013. The listing does not specify an award floor or ceiling amount, indicating that applicants would need to consult the full solicitation for budget guidance, scope expectations, and any limits tied to allowable costs.

Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different types of entities, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full solicitation. In practice, because the work involves CODIS/NDIS uploads and coordination around human remains and missing-person records, applicants would generally need to demonstrate the ability to conduct or directly manage forensic DNA analysis and comply with the technical, legal, and policy requirements associated with uploading profiles to national systems and handling sensitive case information.

For support and questions, the announcement directs applicants with electronic submission issues to Grants.gov customer support, which operates 24/7 except federal holidays, and provides a programmatic contact at NIJ: Charles Heurich, Program Manager (phone 202 616 9264, email Charles.Heurich@usdoj.gov). The full solicitation is referenced through an additional information link, where applicants would find the detailed requirements for project design, performance measures, reporting, allowable expenses, and the specific expectations for CODIS and NamUs participation.

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