How Funding Is Allocated
Funds for DNA Analysis of DNA Database Samples
In general, funds for sample analysis, by either in-house testing or testing by accredited fee-for-service laboratories, will be awarded on the basis of the eligible backlog of DNA database samples awaiting analysis that can be analyzed during the project period using funds provided under this solicitation. Calculate the eligible backlog of DNA database samples by adding the current backlog existing at the time of application to the anticipated receipt of samples through March 31, 2011, then reducing this number by the number of samples that will be analyzed using existing State or local funding sources and/or other Federal assistance. The number of samples that can be analyzed during the project period should reflect the laboratory's known or anticipated capacity at the time of project initiation and the total eligible estimated backlog. Applicants should base the amount of their requests under this solicitation on their actual cost estimates, but may not request more than $35.00 per sample analyzed (or per sample processed if no profile is generated but reasonable attempts were made).
Funds for Data Review & Upload to NDIS of DNA Profiles
Applicants that have a backlog of database profiles requiring review and upload to NDIS may apply for assistance if adequate funding is not available from existing state and local funding sources or from other Federal assistance. Applicants should base the amount of their requests under this solicitation on their actual costs to review and upload the profiles, but may not request more than $5.00 per profile reviewed and uploaded to NDIS.
Total awards will not exceed $40.00 per DNA database sample analyzed, reviewed, and uploaded to NDIS. Funds will be awarded only for sample analysis and data review above and beyond that which a State can accomplish using current sources of funding. The total amount of funding requested by eligible States may also affect award amounts.
All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law. Total funding for this solicitation and the number of awards made will depend on the availability of funds, the quality of the applications, and other pertinent factors.
