Outsourcing to private DNA laboratories may be the answer
Millions for the taking
In 2006, the National Institute of Justice awarded more than $73 million to help eliminate the DNA backlog. DNA casework initiatives received $19.2 million, $39.5 million for DNA laboratory capacity building and $14.9 million for convicted offender testing. Numerous DNA grant opportunities can be found at www.dna.gov/funding. Following is a list of available funding opportunities.
Convicted Offender DNA Backlog Reduction
Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program
Crime Victims Fund
Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program
DNA Laboratory Capacity Enhancement
DNA, Missing Persons
Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance
Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction
Forensic DNA Research and Development
Kirk Bloodsworth Post-Conviction DNA Testing Program
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Funding
