U.S. Department of Justice OMB No. 1121-0329

Office of Justice Programs 

National Institute of Justice 

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of 

Justice (NIJ) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for funding for the FY 2011 

DNA Backlog Reduction Program. This single solicitation combines the DNA Backlog Reduction 

Program and the Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Programs offered 

in the past into a single program. This program furthers the Department’s mission by funding 

States and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis 

to process, record, screen, and analyze forensic DNA and/or DNA database samples, and to 

increase the capacity of public forensic DNA and DNA database laboratories to process more 

DNA samples, thereby helping to reduce the number of forensic DNA and DNA database 

samples awaiting analysis. 

Solicitation: 

FY 2011 DNA Backlog Reduction Program

Eligibility 

Eligible applicants are State and units of local government that meet the eligibility requirements 

detailed on page 3. 

Deadline 

Registration for this funding opportunity is required prior to application submission, by selecting 

the “Apply Online” button associated with the solicitation title in OJP’s Grants Management 

System (GMS). (See “How to Apply”, page 14.) All registrations and applications are due by 

11:59 p.m. eastern time on May 19, 2011. (See “Deadlines: Registration and Application,” 

page 3.) 

Contact Information

For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants Management 

System Support Hotline at 888-549-9901, option 3 or via e-mail to GMS.HelpDesk@usdoj.gov. 

The GMS Support Hotline hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 6:00 am to midnight 

eastern time, except for Federal holidays. 

For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact Mark Nelson, Senior 

Program Manager, at 202–616–1960 or by e-mail to Mark.S.Nelson@usdoj.gov, or Minh 

Nguyen, Program Manager, at 202–305–2664 or by e-mail to Minh.Nguyen@usdoj.gov.

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CONTENTS 

Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 3 

Deadlines: Registration and Application ....................................................................................... 3 

Eligibility ........................................................................................................................................ 4 

Program-Specific Information ....................................................................................................... 4 

Budget Information ........................................................................................................................ 6 

Performance Measures ............................................................................................................... 11 

Notice of New Post-Award Reporting Requirements .................................................................. 14 

How to Apply ............................................................................................................................... 14 

What an Application Should Include ........................................................................................... 16 

Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance, 

 ............. Standard Form (SF) 424......................................................................16 

Program Narrative ........................................................................................................... 17 

Budget Detail Worksheet and Budget Narrative ............................................................. 18 

Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) .................................................................. 19 

Additional Attachments ................................................................................................... 19 

Other Standard Forms .................................................................................................... 19 

Review Process .......................................................................................................................... 20 

Additional Requirements ............................................................................................................ 20 

Application Checklist ................................................................................................................... 22 

Appendix A: Estimated Aggregate Amounts for Awards to State and Local Applicants that 

Operate DNA Laboratories, by State – FY 2011 ......................................................................... 23 

Appendix B: Estimated Supplemental Amounts for Awards to Applicants that Operate a StateDesignated DNA Database Laboratory, by State – FY 2011 ...................................................... 24 
FY 2011 DNA Backlog Reduction Program 

CFDA No. 16.741 

Overview 

The goal of NIJ's FY 2011 DNA Backlog Reduction Program is to assist eligible States and units 

of local government to process, record, screen, and analyze forensic DNA and/or DNA 

database samples, and to increase the capacity of public forensic DNA and DNA database 

laboratories to process more DNA samples, thereby helping to reduce the number of forensic 

DNA and DNA database samples awaiting analysis. 

Under this FY 2011 program, in general, eligible applicants are given the opportunity, based on 

their individual needs, to determine what portion of their anticipated funding should be used for 

capacity building purposes and what portion should be used for analysis of forensic DNA and/or 

DNA database samples. Supplemental funding anticipated to be made available under this 

program to applicants that operate State-designated DNA database laboratories is expected to 

be used to meet unfunded needs of the DNA database laboratory, but these supplemental funds 

may be used for other allowable purposes (e.g., forensic DNA sample analysis or laboratory 

capacity enhancement), should the needs of the DNA database laboratory be satisfied by other 

means. 

All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any 

modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law. As of the 

posting date of this solicitation, no full-year appropriation for the Department of 

Justice for FY 2011 has been enacted. No final decision as to the amount of funds, 

if any, to be provided under this FY 2011 program should be expected until after a 

full-year appropriation is enacted. Applicants are strongly encouraged to check for 

updates to this solicitation prior to submitting applications.

Deadlines: Registration and Application 

Registration for this funding opportunity is required prior to submission. The deadline to register 

in GMS is 11:59 p.m. eastern time on May 19, 2011 and the deadline to apply for funding under 

this announcement is 11:59 p.m. eastern time on May 19, 2011. Please see the “How to Apply” 

section on page 15 for more details. 

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Eligibility 

Eligible applicants are States1

 and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that 

conduct forensic DNA and/or DNA database sample analysis and: 

• Participate in external audits, not less than once every two years, to demonstrate 

compliance with the requirements of the Quality Assurance Standards established by 

the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 

• Are accredited by a nonprofit professional organization actively involved in forensic 

science that is nationally recognized within the forensic science community. 

• Participate in the National DNA Index System (NDIS) or have an agreement with an 

NDIS participating laboratory to upload their data. 

Program-Specific Information—FY 2011 DNA Backlog Reduction 

Program 

Depending on what may be provided in terms of the FY 2011 appropriation for the Department 

of Justice, NIJ expects to award up to $90 million under the FY 2011 DNA Database Reduction 

Program to States and units of local government that operate forensic DNA laboratories and/or 

State-designated DNA database laboratories. 

All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications 

or additional requirements that may be imposed by law. 

A. Estimated Amounts for Awards to State and Local Applicants That Operate DNA 

Laboratories 

Up to $80 million of these FY 2011 program funds are expected to be awarded to States and 

units of local government that operate DNA laboratories. In general, the aggregate amount of 

FY 2011 funds expected to be awarded to eligible applicants from each State (including the 

State and its units of local government) will be based on: 

1. The number of Uniform Crime Report (UCR), Part 1 Violent Crimes2

 reported to the FBI 

for 2009 (the most current year for which such data are available).3

 

2. A minimum aggregate amount available to eligible applicants from each State. For FY 

2011, if the aggregate amount, based on the number of UCR, Part 1 Violent Crimes 

reported to the FBI, is less than $150,000, NIJ expects to increase that aggregate 

amount to $150,000. 

1 For purposes of this announcement, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of 

Puerto Rico. The U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, 

and the Virgin Islands also may be eligible for funding. Please contact NIJ at 202-616-1960 for additional information, 

including information on allocation of funds. 

2 UCR Part 1 Violent Crimes statistics are published on the FBI Web site at 

www2.fbi.gov/ucr/cius2009/data/table_05.html. 3 Although violent crime cases are expected to be the priority for forensic casework conducted under this solicitation, 

States and units of local government may use FY 2011 program funds to process, record, screen, and analyze any 

criminal forensic DNA sample awaiting analysis.
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The number of State and local applicants also may affect funding allocations. 

See “Appendix A: Estimated Aggregate Amounts for Awards to State and Local Applicants that 

Operate DNA Laboratories, by State – FY 2011” for a chart, by State, of estimated aggregate 

amounts for awards to public DNA laboratories in each State. 

If there is more than one public DNA laboratory within a State, funds generally are expected to 

be allocated among the eligible applicants on the basis of UCR, Part 1 Violent Crimes in a 

fashion that ensures that the total funding requested by all applicant agencies from each State 

does not exceed the aggregate level listed in “Appendix A: Estimated Aggregate Amounts for 

Awards to State and Local Applicants that Operate DNA Laboratories, by State – FY 2011”. NIJ 

encourages applicants from States with multiple eligible applicants to coordinate among 

themselves to set a minimum level of funding for each applicant so that, if practicable, each 

eligible applicant within the State receives a minimum of $100,000, regardless of whether its 

proportion of available funding based on UCR Part 1 Violent Crimes rises to that level. NIJ will 

provide each State with more than one eligible applicant with a spreadsheet that will assist in 

properly allocating the estimated funding among the eligible applicants. The State should 

complete the spreadsheet and submit it to the appropriate NIJ Program Manager for review. 

Upon NIJ approval, eligible applicants within the State may then apply for their portion of the 

estimated funds. 

 

B. Estimated Supplemental Amounts for Awards to Applicants that Operate a StateDesignated DNA Database Laboratory 

NIJ expects to award a total of up to $10 million of supplemental funding under the FY 2011 

DNA Backlog Reduction Program for the primary purpose of supporting State-designated 

database laboratories. Only States and units of local government that operate State-designated 

DNA database laboratories may apply for these supplemental funds. In general, the estimated 

funding allocated to each eligible State is based on the number of convicted offender/arrestee 

profiles uploaded to NDIS by each State as posted on the FBI CODIS Web site4

 on March 8, 

2011 (data as of January 2011), with a minimum of $50,000. See “Appendix B: Estimated 

Supplemental Amounts for Awards to Applicants that Operate a State-Designated DNA 

Database Laboratory, by State – FY 2011” for a chart of the estimated funds available. 

C. Restrictions on Access to Award Funds in Certain Circumstances 

Awards to eligible applicants with unexpended funds from prior DNA Backlog Reduction 

Program awards for the analysis of backlogged forensic DNA casework samples5

 will be subject 

to a special condition that will prevent (until the condition is lifted by NIJ) obligation, expenditure, 

or drawdown of any funds awarded under this FY 2011 program for either: 

• Expenses of supplies for in-house forensic DNA casework analyses, or 

• Expenses of obtaining, through an accredited DNA laboratory, DNA analyses of forensic 

casework samples. 

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 The number of offender profiles uploaded to NDIS is published by the FBI at 

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D. Specific Program Requirements 

The following requirements apply to DNA analyses conducted under this FY 2011 program: 

• Applicants must enter all eligible DNA profiles obtained with funding from this program 

into CODIS and, where applicable, upload these profiles into NDIS. 

• Applicants must follow NDIS DNA Data Acceptance Standards for all profiles uploaded 

to NDIS. 

• Applicants must maintain DNA analyses and resulting profiles conducted under this 

program pursuant to all applicable Federal privacy requirements, including those 

described in 42 U.S.C. § 14132(b)(3). 

E. Length of awards: 

The project period for awards under this FY 2011 program is expected to be October 1, 2011 to 

March 31, 2013. Applicants should be aware that the total period for an award, including one 

that receives a project period extension, ordinarily will not exceed 3 years. 

Budget Information 

A. Specific Requirements for Applicants That Propose to Use Funds for In-House 

Analysis of Forensic DNA Cases 

In general, budget requests for in-house processing, recording, screening, and testing of 

forensic DNA cases will be reviewed on the basis of the estimated number of forensic DNA 

cases that will be analyzed during the 18-month project period of this program (October 1, 2011, 

to March 31, 2013) using the Federal funding requested under this FY 2011 program. 

States or units of local government that are awarded funds for in-house laboratory processing, 

recording, screening, and DNA analysis of forensic DNA cases will be expected to document 

the number of forensic DNA cases analyzed during the reporting period (see “Performance 

Measures” section below). The expected total number of forensic DNA cases analyzed inhouse during the entire project period should be based on a per-case estimate of no 

more than $1,000 in costs for overtime and supplies. 

Example: An FY 2011 award with $N allocated specifically to overtime and supplies for 

in-house processing of forensic DNA casework in the proposed budget would be 

expected to process N/1,000 cases over the course of the project period. Therefore, if N = 

$20,000, a minimum of 20 cases would be expected to be analyzed in-house during the 

project period.
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B. Specific Requirements for Applicants That Propose to Use Funds for In-House DNA 

Database Sample Analysis 

In general, budget requests for in-house processing, recording and testing of DNA database 

samples will be reviewed on the basis of the estimated number of samples that will be analyzed 

during the 18-month project period of this program (October 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013) using 

the Federal funding requested under this FY 2011 program. 

 

DNA database laboratories that are awarded funds for in-house laboratory processing, 

recording, and analysis of DNA database samples will be expected to document the number of 

DNA database samples analyzed during the reporting period (see “Performance Measures” 

section below). The expected total number of DNA database samples analyzed in-house 

during the entire project period should be based on actual cost estimates to analyze the 

sample and upload the profile to NDIS. Requests may not exceed $40 per sample when 

averaged over all DNA database samples to be processed. 

C. Permissible Uses of Funds—For Forensic DNA laboratories and DNA Database 

Laboratories 

Under this FY 2011 program, in general, eligible applicants are given the opportunity, based on 

their individual needs, to determine what portion of their anticipated funding should be used for 

capacity building purposes and what portion should be used for analysis of forensic DNA and/or 

DNA database samples. Supplemental funding anticipated to be made available under this 

program to applicants that operate State-designated DNA database laboratories is expected to 

be used to meet unfunded needs of the DNA database laboratory, but these supplemental funds 

may be used for other allowable purposes (e.g., forensic DNA sample analysis or laboratory 

capacity enhancement), should the needs of the DNA database laboratory be satisfied by other 

means. 

Applicant agencies that operate both a forensic DNA laboratory (or laboratories) and a Statedesignated DNA database laboratory should submit a single application that reflects both their 

estimated portion of the funds from “Appendix A: Estimated Aggregate Amounts for Awards to 

State and Local Applicants that Operate DNA Laboratories, by State – FY 2011” and their 

estimated portion of the supplemental funds from “Appendix B: Estimated Supplemental 

Amounts for Awards to Applicants that Operate a State-Designated DNA Database Laboratory, 

by State – FY 2011”. 

Permissible uses of funds provided under this program may include: 

1. Salary and benefits of additional laboratory employees: Funds may be used to 

hire additional full-time or part-time laboratory employees to directly process, record, 

screen, and/or analyze forensic DNA and/or DNA database samples. Funds may also 

be used to hire additional full-time or part-time laboratory employees to directly 

perform capacity enhancement-specific activities, such as validating new DNA analysis 

technologies for the forensic DNA laboratory and/or the laboratory responsible for 

analysis of DNA database samples. Funds are subject to applicable restrictions on 

supplanting6

 and may be used to retain full-time or part-time laboratory employees for 

the above purposes if there are no other funding sources allocated for the retention of 

6 See OJP Financial Guide, Part II, Chapter 3, Standards for Financial Management Systems.
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such personnel (e.g., personnel acquired through previous Federal assistance). 

Matching funds are not required. 

 Note: NIJ makes no assurance that funds will be available for this purpose in future 

award announcements. 

2. Overtime for existing laboratory staff: Funds may be used to pay overtime for 

existing laboratory employees to directly process, record, screen, and/or analyze 

forensic DNA and/or DNA database samples. Funds may also be used to pay overtime 

for existing laboratory employees to directly perform capacity enhancement-specific 

activities such as validating new DNA analysis technologies for the forensic DNA or 

DNA database laboratory. Any payments for overtime must be in accordance with the 

applicable provisions of the OJP Financial Guide, available at 

www.ojp.usdoj.gov/financialguide/. 

3. Training: Funds may be used for appropriate training of forensic DNA and DNA 

database laboratory personnel. 

• Existing members of the DNA Unit: “Appropriate training” includes internal or 

external training, continuing education/training opportunities, and/or applicable 

graduate-level coursework that is directly related to the applicant's forensic DNA 

or DNA database laboratory operation and is for members of the DNA 

laboratory. (Reasonable travel expenses directly associated with training may be 

paid in accordance with the provisions of the OJP Financial Guide.) 

Funds used towards travel and registration expenses for appropriate 

continuing education/training opportunities that are associated with 

professional meetings and conferences (including workshops provided at 

such meetings and conferences) are limited to no more than 5 percent of the 

total award. Funds used towards travel expenses, registration fees, and tuition and 

required learning aids (e.g., textbooks) for appropriate training and continuing 

education opportunities that are not associated with professional meetings and 

conferences are not subject to the 5-percent cap. In general, funds used for training 

are intended to aid existing members of the DNA laboratory to meet continuing 

education requirements mandated in the DNA Quality Assurance Standards 

established by the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 

• New members of the DNA Unit: States and units of local government that wish to 

use funds to train new employees to process, record, screen, and/or analyze forensic 

DNA and/or DNA Database samples should submit a detailed plan in their proposal. 

There is no fixed-percentage cap on use of funds for this purpose. 

4. Travel (Limited): Funds may be used for travel to conduct required site visits to public 

or private accredited laboratories that will be conducting DNA analyses on behalf of 

the applicant agency to review procedures and practices prior to initial sample 

shipment; funds may also be used to make one additional unannounced site visit. 

Funds may be used for travel associated with DNA training, described in “3,” above. 

Travel expenses must be reasonable and must comply with the applicable provisions of 

the OJP Financial Guide. 
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5. Equipment: Funds may be used to upgrade, replace, or purchase laboratory 

equipment, instrumentation, and computer hardware for the forensic DNA and/or the 

DNA database laboratory. 

6. Laboratory supplies for validation: Allowable supply expenses include the purchase 

of laboratory supplies that can be directly attributed to the validation of new DNA 

analysis technologies. 

7. Supplies for DNA database sample collection: Convicted offender and/or arresteerelated sample collection kits may be purchased. 

8. Laboratory supplies for in-house processing, recording, screening, and analysis 

of forensic DNA casework and/or DNA database samples.7

 

9. Renovation: Funds may be used to renovate existing space within the crime 

laboratory, if it can be demonstrated that the renovation will directly and 

specifically improve the efficiency of the analysis of forensic DNA samples 

and/or DNA database samples. Expenses that may be allowable include the 

purchase or upgrade of benches, cabinets, interior dividing walls, plumbing, HVAC 

systems, electrical wiring, evidence examination and preparation rooms, evidence 

storage rooms, drying rooms, walk-in freezers, and extraction or amplification rooms. 

10. Contracts for analysis of forensic DNA casework samples or DNA database 

samples by public or private accredited DNA laboratories:8 Funds may be used to 

send forensic DNA and/or DNA database samples to fee-for-service laboratories to 

conduct DNA analyses. Funds may also be used to enter into agreements with 

government-owned laboratories to conduct forensic DNA and/or DNA database 

sample analyses, perform data review, enter eligible DNA profiles into CODIS and, 

where applicable, upload to NDIS. 

Every laboratory that is contracted to conduct forensic DNA or DNA database sample 

analyses under this program must undergo an external audit, not less than once every 

2 years, in order to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Quality 

Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories and/or the Quality 

Assurance Standards for DNA Database Laboratories established by the Director of 

the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and must be accredited by a nonprofit 

professional organization actively involved in forensic science that is nationally 

recognized within the forensic science community. 

Note: All contracts and procurements made under this program are subject to the 

standards set forth in 28 C.F.R. section 66.36 and other applicable Federal law, 

including the provisions of 28 C.F.R. section 66.36 that relate to competition. Prior 

approval from OJP is required for all sole-source procurements in excess of $100,000. 

Approval may be obtained in the form of a sole-source request with adequate 

justification submitted directly to GMS with the application for funding. 

7 Awards to applicants with unexpended funds from prior NIJ awards for analysis of backlogged forensic DNA 

casework samples may contain special conditions that restrict access to FY 2011 funds for certain types of expenses 

(see section C of “Program-Specific Information,” above). 8 See footnote 7.
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11. Additional contracts and contractor services: Contracts may be developed to 

purchase and install Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), to procure 

process mapping or process improving assistance, in-house training, or for validation 

testing. Funds may be used to hire contract staff to process, record, screen, and 

analyze forensic DNA casework; to process, record, and analyze DNA database 

samples; or to validate new DNA analysis technologies. 

12. Direct administrative expenses or indirect costs: Up to 3 percent of the Federal 

portion of an award under this program may be used for either: (1) direct administrative 

expenses specifically related to grant administration and management, or (2) indirect 

costs. Applicants may not request both direct administrative expenses and 

indirect costs.

D. Expenses That Are Not Permitted 

Federal funds awarded under this program may only be used for the permissible uses of funds 

outlined above. Among other things, they may not be used for: 

1. Salaries and benefits for existing staff, other than as discussed in section E 

(Permissible Uses of Funds), paragraphs 1 and 2. 

2. Travel, other than authorized travel expenses associated with appropriate DNA training 

and visits to outsourcing laboratories as discussed in section E (Permissible Uses of 

Funds), paragraphs 3 and 4. 

3. Construction. 

4. Direct administrative expenses and/or indirect costs that exceed 3 percent of the 

Federal portion of the award. 

5. Accreditation costs.

6. Office supplies. 

7. Work that is funded under another Federal award. 

E. Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation; Waiver 

With respect to any award of more than $250,000 made under this solicitation, Federal funds 

may not be used to pay total cash compensation (salary plus bonuses) to any employee of the 

award recipient at a rate that exceeds 110% of the maximum annual salary payable to a 

member of the Federal Government’s Senior Executive Service (SES) at an agency with a 

Certified SES Performance Appraisal System for that year. (The 2011 salary table for SES 

employees is available at www.opm.gov/oca/11tables/indexSES.asp.) Note: A recipient may 

compensate an employee at a higher rate, provided the amount in excess of this compensation 

limitation is paid with non-Federal funds. (Any such additional compensation will not be 

considered matching funds where match requirements apply.) 

The limitation on compensation rates allowable under an award may be waived on an individual 

basis at the discretion of the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) of the Office of Justice 

Programs. An applicant that wishes to request a waiver must include a detailed justification in 

the budget narrative of its application. Unless the applicant submits a waiver request and 

justification with the application, the applicant should anticipate that OJP will request the 

applicant to adjust and resubmit its budget. 
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The justification should include: the particular qualifications and expertise of the individual, the 

uniqueness of the service being provided, the individual’s specific knowledge of the program or 

project being undertaken with award funds, and a statement explaining that the individual’s 

salary is commensurate with the regular and customary rate for an individual with his/her 

qualifications and expertise, and for the work that is to be done. 

F. Match Requirement 

This solicitation does not require a match. 

Performance Measures 

To assist in fulfilling the Department’s responsibilities under the Government Performance and 

Results Act (GPRA), Public Law 103-62, applicants that receive funding under this solicitation 

must provide data that measure the results of their work. Any award recipient will be required, 

post award, to provide the data requested in the “Data Grantee Provides” column so that OJP 

can calculate values for the “Performance Measures” column. Performance measures for this 

solicitation are as follows: 

Forensic DNA laboratories will provide the following data for performance measures: 

Objective Performance 

Measure(s)

Data Grantee Provides

To improve the DNA 

analysis capacity of 

existing State and local 

government crime 

laboratories that conduct 

forensic DNA analysis. 

To reduce backlogged 

forensic DNA casework in 

State and local 

government crime 

laboratories. 

Increase in DNA analysis 

throughput for the 

laboratory 

Reduction in response 

time for requests 

Percent decrease in DNA 

backlog9

Number of DNA profiles 

resulting in a CODIS 

match 

1. Average number of forensic DNA samples analyzed per 

analyst per month at the beginning of the award period. 

2. Average number of forensic DNA samples analyzed per 

analyst per month at the end of the reporting period. 

1. Average number of days between the submission of a 

request for forensic DNA analysis to the laboratory and the 

delivery of the test results at the beginning of the award 

period. 

2. Average number of days between the submission of a 

request for forensic DNA analysis to the laboratory and the 

delivery of the test results at the end of the reporting 

period. 

1. Number of backlogged forensic DNA cases at the 

beginning of the award period. 

2. Number of backlogged forensic DNA cases at the end 

of the reporting period. 

3. Number of backlogged forensic DNA cases analyzed 

using funds provided under this announcement. 

1. Number of DNA profiles from forensic analyses entered 

into CODIS as a result of the funds provided under this 

announcement. 

2. Number of CODIS hits attributable to the forensic 

analyses funded under this announcement. 

 

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DNA database laboratories will provide the following data for performance measures. 

Objective Performance 

Measure(s)

Data Grantee Provides

To improve the capacity of 

laboratories that conduct 

DNA analysis on convicted 

offender and/or arrestee 

DNA samples (DNA 

database samples). 

To reduce the backlog of 

convicted offender and/or 

arrestee DNA samples 

(DNA database samples). 

Increase in DNA 

analysis 

throughput for the 

laboratory 

Reduction in response 

time for requests 

Percent decrease in 

DNA backlog10

Number of DNA profiles 

resulting in a CODIS 

match 

1. Average number of DNA database samples 

analyzed per analyst per month at the beginning 

of the award period. 

2. Average number of DNA database samples 

analyzed per analyst per month at the end of the 

reporting period. 

1. Average number of days between the 

submission of a database sample to the 

laboratory and the upload of the profile to CODIS 

at the beginning of the award period. 

2. Average number of days between the 

submission of a database sample to the 

laboratory and the upload of the profile to CODIS 

at the end of the award period. 

1. Number of backlogged DNA database samples 

at the beginning of the award period. 

2. Number of backlogged DNA database samples 

at the end of the award period. 

3. Number of DNA database samples analyzed 

using funds provided under this announcement. 

1. Number of DNA profiles from DNA database 

samples entered into CODIS as a result of the 

funds provided under this announcement. 

2. Number of CODIS hits resulting from DNA 

database profiles developed using funds provided 

under this announcement. 

Performance measure data is not required for the application. Instead, applicants should 

discuss in their application their proposed methods for collecting data for performance 

measures. Please refer to the section “What an Application Should Include” (below) for 

additional information. 

To assist NIJ in determining baseline national backlogs, all applicants are asked to supply the 

baseline backlog data requested in the following table as part of their program narrative. If the 

applicant has State DNA database laboratory responsibilities, the request encompasses 

backlog data for the database laboratory, regardless of whether assistance is being sought for 

the database operation. 

 

10 A backlog is defined as a DNA database sample that has not been completed within 30 days of receipt in the 

laboratory.
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Baseline Backlog Data 

Casework Laboratories 

Number of backlogged requests for DNA as of January 1, 2010.

Please estimate percentage of these requests that were from property crimes.

Number of new requests for DNA received in 2010.

Please estimate percentage of these requests that were from property crimes.

Total number of requests completed in 2010.

Please estimate percentage of these cases that were property crimes.

Number of backlogged requests for DNA on December 31, 2010. 

The average number of days needed to complete (including peer review and report) 

current load of non-priority forensic cases. Please indicate violent crime time with a 

“V” and the nonviolent crime time with “NV.” If you cannot separate violent and 

nonviolent cases, please mark your response with “X.” 

Database Laboratories 

The number of backlogged requests for DNA of convicted offender samples as of 

January 1, 2010. 

The number of new convicted offender samples received in 2010. 

The total number of offender samples completed in 2010. 

Average number of days to complete current load of convicted offender samples 

(including upload to CODIS). 

The number of backlogged requests for DNA of arrestee samples as of January 1, 

2010. 

The number of new arrestee samples received in 2010. 

The total number of arrestee samples completed in 2010. 

Average number of days to complete current load of arrestee samples (including 

upload to CODIS). 

Definitions for Requested Baseline Backlog Data 

Backlogged request—A request that has been submitted to a specialized area of the crime 

laboratory (e.g., DNA laboratory) and is not completed within 30 days. 

Case—All physical evidence from a single criminal investigation submitted for crime laboratory 

analysis. 

DNA—For the purposes of determining baseline national backlogs for casework laboratories, 

“DNA” will be considered to be biology screening (the location, screening, identification, and 

characterization of blood and other biological stains and substances) and/or DNA analysis (the 

identification and comparison of DNA in biological samples). For the purpose of determining 

baseline national backlogs for database laboratories, “DNA” will be considered the identification 

of DNA in biological samples collected from convicted offenders and/or arrestees, and 

subsequent upload to CODIS databases. 

Request—Submission of physical evidence from a case to a single specialized area of a crime 

laboratory. Multiple submissions of new evidence from the same case would count as separate 

requests. 

Average number of days needed to complete (including peer review and report) current 

load of non-priority forensic cases – Laboratory turnaround time for DNA cases. 
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Notice of New Post-Award Reporting Requirements 

Applicants should anticipate that all recipients (other than individuals) of awards of $25,000 or 

more under this solicitation, consistent with the Federal Funding Accountability and 

Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA), will be required to report award information on any first-tier 

subawards totaling $25,000 or more, and, in certain cases, to report information on the names 

and total compensation of the five most highly compensated executives of the recipient and 

first-tier subrecipients. Each applicant entity must ensure that it has the necessary processes 

and systems in place to comply with the reporting requirements should it receive funding. 

Reports regarding subawards will be made through the FFATA Subaward Reporting System 

(FSRS), found at www.fsrs.gov. 

Please note also that applicants should anticipate that no subaward of an award made under 

this solicitation may be made to a subrecipient (other than an individual) unless the potential 

subrecipient acquires and provides a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. 

How to Apply 

Applications are submitted through OJP’s Grants Management System (GMS). GMS is a Webbased, data-driven computer application that provides cradle to grave support for the 

application, award, and management of awards at OJP. Applicants must register in GMS for 

each specific funding opportunity and should begin the process immediately to meet the GMS 

registration deadline, especially if this is the first time using the system. Complete instructions 

on how to register and submit an application in GMS can be found at 

www.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmscbt/. If the applicant experiences technical difficulties at any point during 

this process, please e-mail GMS.HelpDesk@usdoj.gov or call 888–549–9901 (option 3), 

Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. to midnight eastern time, except federal holidays. OJP highly 

recommends that applicants start the registration process as early as possible to prevent delays 

in submitting an application package by the specified application deadline. 

All applicants should complete the following steps: 

1. Acquire a DUNS number. A DUNS number is required to submit an application in GMS. 

In general, the Office of Management and Budget requires that all applicants (other than 

individuals) for federal funds include a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) 

number in their application for a new award or renewal of an existing award. A DUNS 

number is a unique nine-digit sequence recognized as the universal standard for 

identifying and keeping track of entities receiving federal funds. The identifier is used for 

tracking purposes and to validate address and point of contact information for federal 

assistance applicants, recipients, and subrecipients. The DUNS number will be used 

throughout the grant life cycle. Obtaining a DUNS number is a free, one-time activity. 

Obtain a DUNS number by calling Dun and Bradstreet at 866–705–5711 or by applying 

online at www.dnb.com. Individuals are exempt from this requirement. 

2. Acquire or renew registration with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) 

database. OJP requires that all applicants (other than individuals) for federal financial 

assistance maintain current registrations in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) 

database. The CCR database is the repository for standard information about federal 
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financial assistance applicants, recipients, and subrecipients. Organizations that have 

previously submitted applications via Grants.gov are already registered with CCR, as it is 

a requirement for Grants.gov registration. Please note, however, that applicants must 

update or renew their CCR registration annually to maintain an active status. 

Information about CCR registration procedures can be accessed at www.ccr.gov. 

3. Acquire a GMS username and password. A new user must create a GMS profile by 

selecting the “First Time User” link under the sign-in box of the GMS home page. For 

more information on how to register in GMS, go to www.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmscbt/.

4. Verify the CCR registration in GMS. OJP requests that all applicants verify their CCR 

registration in GMS. Once logged into GMS, please click the “CCR Claim” link on the left 

side of the default screen. Click the submit button to verify the CCR registration.

5. Search for the funding opportunity on GMS. After logging into GMS or completing the 

GMS profile for username and password, go to the “Funding Opportunities” link on the left 

side of the page. Please select “National Institute of Justice” and then “FY 2011 DNA 

Backlog Reduction Program.” 

6. Register by selecting the “Apply Online” button associated with the solicitation 

title. The search results from step 5 will display the solicitation title along with the 

registration and application deadlines for this funding opportunity. Please select the 

“Apply Online” button in the “Action” column to register for this solicitation and create an 

application in the system.

7. Submit an application consistent with this solicitation by following the directions in 

GMS. Once submitted, GMS will display a confirmation screen stating the submission 

was successful. Important: In some instances, an applicant must wait for GMS approval 

before submitting an application. Applicants are urged to submit the application at least 

72 hours prior to the due date of the application. 

Note: OJP’s Grants Management System (GMS) does not accept executable file types as 

application attachments. These disallowed file types include, but are not limited to, the 

following extensions: “.com,” “.bat,” “.exe,” “.vbs,” “.cfg,” “.dat,” “.db,” “.dbf,” “.dll,” “.ini,” “.log,” 

“.ora,” “.sys,” and “.zip.”

Experiencing Unforeseen GMS Technical Issues 

If an applicant experiences unforeseen GMS technical issues beyond the applicant’s control that 

prevent submission of its application by the deadline, the applicant must contact NIJ staff within 

24 hours after the deadline and request approval to submit its application. At that time, NIJ 

staff will instruct the applicant to submit specific information detailing the technical difficulties. 

The applicant should e-mail: a description of the technical difficulties, a timeline of submission 

efforts, the complete grant application, the applicant DUNS number, and GMS Help Desk 

tracking number(s) received. After the program office reviews all of the information submitted, 

and contacts the GMS Help Desk to validate the technical issues reported, OJP will contact the 

applicant to either approve or deny the request to submit a late application. If the technical 

issues reported cannot be validated, the application will be rejected as untimely. 
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To ensure a fair competition for limited discretionary funds, the following conditions are not valid 

reasons to permit late submissions: (1) failure to begin the registration process in sufficient time, 

(2) failure to follow GMS instructions on how to register and apply as posted on its Web site, (3) 

failure to follow all of the instructions in the OJP solicitation, and (4) technical issues 

experienced with the applicant’s computer or information technology (IT) environment. 

Notifications regarding known technical problems with GMS, if any, are posted at the top of the 

OJP funding Web page, www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/solicitations.htm. 

What an Application Should Include 

This section describes what an application should include and sets out a number of elements. 

Applicants should anticipate that failure to submit an application that contains all of the specified 

elements may negatively affect the review of the application; and, should a decision be made to 

make an award, it may result in the inclusion of special conditions that preclude access to or 

use of award funds pending satisfaction of the conditions. 

OJP strongly recommends use of appropriately descriptive file names (e.g., “Program 

Narrative,” “Budget Detail Worksheet and Budget Narrative,” or “Resumes”) for all attachments. 

OJP recommends that resumes be included in a single file. 

1. Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) 

The SF-424 is a standard form required for use as a cover sheet for submission of preapplications, applications, and related information. Grants.gov and GMS take information from 

the applicant’s profile to populate the fields on this form. When selecting “type of applicant”, if 

the applicant is a for-profit entity, please select “For-Profit Organization” or “Small Business” (as 

applicable). 

• Item 8: Type of Application—“New.” 

• Item 9: Name of Federal Agency—“National Institute of Justice.” 

• Item 10: Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)—For this program, the 

number is 16.741. 

• Item 11: Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project—“FY 2011 DNA Backlog 

Reduction Program”—[YOUR AGENCY NAME].” 

• Item 13: Proposed Project Dates—For this program, the proposed project dates 

should be “October 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013.” 

• Item 16: Is Application Subject To Review By State Executive Order 12372 

Process?—A listing of States that have participated in this process can be found at 

www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html. 
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2. Program Narrative 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the form for the program narrative posted 

with this solicitation on the NIJ Web site (www.nij.gov/funding/welcome.htm). 

If the program narrative form provided is not used, the program narrative section of the 

application should not exceed 20 double-spaced pages in 12-point font with 1-inch margins. 

Abstract, table of contents, charts, figures, appendices, and government forms do not count 

toward the 20 page limit for the narrative section. 

a. Project Abstract: The proposal abstract should serve as a succinct and accurate 

description of the proposed work. Applicants should concisely describe project goals 

and objectives, project plans, and methods for achieving the goals. Once an award 

has been granted, the abstract is computerized and serves as a summary available 

to all interested parties for the duration of the grant. 

b. Narrative Body: (20 page limit) - The program narrative should address the 

objectives, expected results, and the implementation approach. 

c. Plan for Collecting the Data Required for Performance Measures: The data 

collection plan is a description of the applicant’s plan for collecting the data required 

for performance measures. Applicants should discuss this plan in their applications. 

The plan should describe how the performance measure data will be derived, state 

who will be responsible for collecting the data, and state that the data will be 

available for review three (3) years post award, as required. The data collection plan 

should be rigorous to ensure that the performance measure data provided are 

accurate, auditable, and correctly measure the impact of the Federal funds provided. 

The data collection plan should clearly describe both the method for the collection 

and tracking of performance measure data produced as a result of Federal 

assistance provided under this solicitation as well as the method for reporting such 

data on a semi-annual basis. For projects that include forensic DNA casework and/or 

DNA database sample testing activities and objectives, the data collection plan 

should also include an explanation of how the tracking and reporting methods will 

avoid the possibility of “double counting” forensic DNA cases and/or DNA database 

samples affected by Federal funds.

In the body of the narrative, applicants are to provide information showing that they meet the 

eligibility requirements indicated on page 3. Applicants should provide a detailed plan 

showing how they intend to use FY 2011 DNA Backlog Reduction Program funds to meet 

the goals of the program: reducing DNA sample turnaround time, increasing the 

throughput of the public DNA laboratory, and reducing the number of forensic DNA 

and/or DNA database samples awaiting analysis. Applicants should discuss how they intend 

to identify and address bottlenecks in the DNA analysis process. 

The body of the program narrative should also include the following: 

For all applications: 

• A statement of the current average length of time it takes to process, record, screen 

and analyze a forensic DNA case from submission of a request to the laboratory to 

delivery of the forensic DNA test results and, if applicable, the current average length 
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of time it takes from receipt in the laboratory of a DNA database sample to analyze 

and upload a DNA database sample to CODIS 

• A statement of the average number of forensic DNA samples and/or DNA database 

samples currently analyzed per analyst per month 

• Descriptions of any observed and/or anticipated increases in DNA submissions that 

would be expected to significantly impact the DNA laboratory’s backlog and/or 

capacity and that may negatively impact a project’s expected results 

For applications seeking funds for processing, recording, screening, and analysis of forensic 

DNA and/or DNA database samples: 

• A statement of the estimated number of forensic DNA cases and/or DNA database 

samples that can be processed, recorded, screened, and analyzed within the 18-

month award project period using the Federal funding requested under this FY 2011 

program. This number should represent the number of forensic DNA cases and/or 

DNA database samples to be analyzed above and beyond the number that can be 

analyzed within 18 months using other sources of funding. The 18-month award 

project period begins October 1, 2011.

3. Appendix to Program Narrative 

• Curriculum vitae, resumes or biographical sketches of key personnel 

4. Budget Detail Worksheet and Budget Narrative 

a. Budget Detail Worksheet 

A sample Budget Detail Worksheet can be found at 

www.ojp.gov/funding/forms/budget_detail.pdf.

 If the budget is submitted in a different format, the budget categories listed in the 

sample budget worksheet should be included. 

A Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheet-format Budget Detail Worksheet template is 

available for use in lieu of the Adobe PDF-format template available at the above 

link. Use of the Excel version is encouraged so that cost information may be 

better detailed and automatically calculated, thereby reducing the potential for 

manual arithmetic errors. Please contact either of the Program Managers listed on 

page 1 to obtain a copy of the Excel template. 

NOTE: Budget detail worksheets/budget narrative should identify clearly the 

amounts requested for supplies and contracts for forensic DNA analyses (if any), as 

access to these funds may be restricted in certain circumstances. See section C of 

“Program-Specific Information,” above. 

 

For questions pertaining to budget and examples of allowable and unallowable costs, 

please see the OJP Financial Guide at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/financialguide/index.htm. 

b. Budget Narrative 

The Budget Narrative should thoroughly and clearly describe every category of 

expense listed in the Budget Detail Worksheet. The narrative should be 

mathematically sound and correspond with the information and figures provided in 

the Budget Detail Worksheet. The narrative should explain how all costs were 
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estimated and/or calculated and how they are relevant to the completion of the 

proposed project. The narrative may include tables for clarification purposes but 

need not be in a spreadsheet format. As with the Budget Detail Worksheet, the 

Budget Narrative should be broken down by year. 

5. Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) 

Indirect costs are allowed only if the applicant has a federally approved indirect cost rate. 

(This requirement does not apply to units of local government.) A copy of the rate approval 

should be attached. If the applicant does not have an approved rate, one can be requested 

by contacting the applicant’s cognizant Federal agency, which will review all documentation 

and approve a rate for the applicant organization or, if the applicant’s accounting system 

permits, costs may be allocated in the direct cost categories. If DOJ is the cognizant Federal 

agency, obtain information needed to submit an indirect cost rate proposal at 

www.ojp.usdoj.gov/financialguide/part3/part3chap17.htm.

6. Additional Attachments—Proof of DNA Laboratory Accreditation 

Acceptable types of documentation of current accreditation include: an electronic (scanned) 

copy of the current accreditation certificate(s), a digital photograph of the current 

accreditation certificate(s), or a letter from the accrediting body that includes the certificate 

number. Additionally, if a certificate references another document that contains key 

information on the type or scope of the accreditation, please provide a copy of that 

supplemental documentation. 

7. Other Standard Forms

Additional forms that may be required in connection with an award are available on OJP’s 

funding page at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/forms.htm. For successful applicants, receipt of 

funds may be contingent upon submission of all necessary forms. Please note in particular 

the following forms. 

a. Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility 

Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (required to be submitted in GMS 

prior to the receipt of any award funds). 

b. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (required for any applicant that expends any funds 

for lobbying activities; this form must be downloaded, completed, and then 

uploaded). 

c. Accounting System and Financial Capability Questionnaire (required for any 

applicant other than an individual that is a non-governmental entity and that has not 

received any award from OJP within the past 3 years; this form must be downloaded, 

completed, and then uploaded). 

d. Standard Assurances (required to be submitted in GMS prior to the receipt of any 

award funds). 
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Review Process 

OJP is committed to ensuring a fair and open process for awarding grants. NIJ reviews the 

application to make sure that the information presented is reasonable, understandable, 

measurable, and achievable, as well as consistent with the solicitation. 

An application must satisfy the specific requirements outlined in this announcement including 

eligibility, allocation of funds, permissible expenses, timeliness, and responsiveness to the 

scope of the solicitation, the general requirements for NIJ and OJP grants, and all other 

applicable legal requirements. (Submission of the baseline backlog data requested in the table 

under “Performance Measures” will not be considered in review.) 

Absent explicit statutory authorization or written delegation of authority to the contrary, all final 

award decisions will be made by the Assistant Attorney General (AAG). 

All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or 

additional requirements that may be imposed by law. 

Additional Requirements 

Applicants selected for awards must agree to comply with additional legal requirements upon 

acceptance of an award. OJP strongly encourages applicants to review the information 

pertaining to these additional requirements prior to submitting an application. Additional 

information for each requirement can be found at 

www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/other_requirements.htm. 

• Civil Rights Compliance 

• Faith-Based and Other Community Organizations 

• Confidentiality 

• Research and the Protection of Human Subjects 

• Anti-Lobbying Act 

• Financial and Government Audit Requirements 

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 

• DOJ Information Technology Standards (if applicable) 

• Single Point of Contact Review 

• Non-Supplanting of State or Local Funds 

• Criminal Penalty for False Statements 
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• Compliance with Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide

• Suspension or Termination of Funding 

• Nonprofit Organizations 

• For-profit Organizations 

• Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) 

• Rights in Intellectual Property 

• Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) of 2006 

• Awards in Excess of $5,000,000 – Federal Taxes Certification Requirement 

• Active CCR Registration 

Reporting Requirements: Each award recipient must submit, among other things, semi-annual 

performance measure data, semi-annual progress reports, and quarterly financial status reports. 

Progress report narratives should include a summary of project goals, the activities performed 

during the reporting period, and the effects of these activities toward achieving each goal. 

Narratives should also include descriptions of any observed increases in evidence submissions 

as well as issues which may negatively impact goals. Each award recipient also must submit a 

final report. The report must include a summary and assessment of the program carried out with 

the FY 2011 award, including cumulative performance measure data over the entire project 

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Application Checklist 

FY 2011 DNA Backlog Reduction Program 

This application checklist has been created to assist in developing an application. 

What an Application Should Include: 

_____ Application for Federal Assistance (SF–424) (see page 16) 

_____ Program Narrative (see page 17) 

_____ Appendix to the Program Narrative: (see page 18) 

_____ Curriculum vitae, resumes or biographical sketches of key personnel 

_____ Budget Detail Worksheet (see page 18) 

_____ Budget Narrative (see page 18) 

_____ Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) (see page 19) 

_____ Program Narrative/Abstract Format: (see page 17) 

_____ Double-spaced 

_____ 12-point standard font 

_____ 1” standard margins 

_____ Narrative is 20 pages or less 

____ Accreditation Certificate(s) (see page 19) 

____ Other Standard Forms as applicable (see page 19), including: 

 ____ Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable) 

 ____ Accounting System and Financial Capability Questionnaire (if applicable) 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the form for the program narrative posted 

with this solicitation on the NIJ Web site at www.nij.gov/funding/welcome.htm. 
Appendix A 

Estimated Aggregate Amounts for Awards to 

State and Local Applicants that Operate DNA Laboratories, by 

State—FY 201111

Alabama $ 1,268,787 Nebraska $ 303,073

Alaska $ 264,852 Nevada $ 1,111,828

Arizona $ 1,613,256 New Hampshire $ 150,000

Arkansas $ 896,160 New Jersey $ 1,624,759

California $ 10,451,450 New Mexico $ 745,253

Colorado $ 1,016,994 New York $ 4,503,627

Connecticut $ 629,511 North Carolina $ 2,272,242

Delaware $ 337,580 North Dakota $ 150,000

District of Columbia $ 483,516 Ohio $ 2,296,385

Florida $ 6,801,989 Oklahoma $ 1,106,736

Georgia $ 2,508,938 Oregon $ 583,741

Hawaii $ 213,212 Pennsylvania $ 2,873,476

Idaho $ 211,474 Puerto Rico $ 628,552

Illinois $ 3,845,181 Rhode Island $ 159,355

Indiana $ 1,282,266 South Carolina $ 1,832,938

Iowa $ 503,046 South Dakota $ 150,000

Kansas $ 675,640 Tennessee $ 2,518,583

Kentucky $ 668,511 Texas $ 7,288,859

Louisiana $ 1,668,372 Utah $ 354,894

Maine $ 150,000 Vermont $ 150,000

Maryland $ 2,014,279 Virginia $ 1,071,091

Massachusetts $ 1,805,381 Washington $ 1,321,326

Michigan $ 2,968,251 West Virginia $ 323,262

Minnesota $ 769,336 Wisconsin $ 870,640

Mississippi $ 497,474 Wyoming $ 150,000

Missouri $ 1,763,925

Montana $ 150,000 TOTAL $ 80,000,000

– ALL AWARDS ARE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS – 

(See text of solicitation for additional information) 

 

11 Units of local government that meet the eligibility requirements may apply directly to NIJ for a portion of 

the estimated funds allocated for awards to their State.

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Appendix B 

Estimated Supplemental Amounts for Awards to 

Applicants that Operate a State-designated DNA Database 

Laboratory, by State — FY 2011 

Alabama $ 221,179 Nebraska $ 50,000

Alaska $ 50,000 Nevada $ 69,670

Arizona $ 215,531 New Hampshire $ 50,000

Arkansas $ 133,952 New Jersey $ 259,743

California $ 1,550,715 New Mexico $ 63,422

Colorado $ 156,579 New York $ 422,524

Connecticut $ 91,765 North Carolina $ 223,480

Delaware $ 50,000 North Dakota $ 50,000

Florida $ 862,124 Ohio $ 441,409

Georgia $ 247,093 Oklahoma $ 111,834

Hawaii $ 50,000 Oregon $ 154,107

Idaho $ 50,000 Pennsylvania $ 277,893

Illinois $ 454,216 Puerto Rico $ 50,000

Indiana $ 189,954 Rhode Island $ 50,000

Iowa $ 75,492 South Carolina $ 177,295

Kansas $ 84,912 South Dakota $ 50,000

Kentucky $ 50,000 Tennessee $ 149,850

Louisiana $ 124,900 Texas $ 634,352

Maine $ 50,000 Utah $ 62,979

Maryland $ 108,832 Vermont $ 50,000

Massachusetts $ 99,944 Virginia $ 376,267

Michigan $ 340,539 Washington $ 227,006

Minnesota $ 119,714 West Virginia $ 50,000

Mississippi $ 61,990 Wisconsin $ 165,455

Missouri $ 243,286 Wyoming $ 50,000

Montana $ 50,000

TOTAL $ 10,000,000

– ALL AWARDS ARE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS – 

(See text of solicitation for additional information)