The goal of the “Using DNA Technology to Identify the Missing” solicitation is threefold:
(1) to assist eligible entities in performing DNA analysis on unidentified human remains and/or reference samples to support the efforts of States and units of local government to identify missing persons,

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(2) to enter the resulting DNA profiles into the FBI’s National DNA Index System using the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) version 6. 0, and (3) to enter any relevant case information related to unidentified remains into NamUs.

How to Apply:
Applications will be submitted through OJP’s Grants Management System (GMS).

GMS is a Web-based, data-driven computer application that provides cradle to grave support for the application, award and management of grants at OJP.

Applicants should begin the process immediately to meet the GMS registration deadline, especially if this is the first time they have used the system.

Complete instructions on how to register and submit an application in GMS can be found at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmscbt/.

If you experience technical difficulties at any point during this process, please e-mail GMSHelpDesk@usdoj.gov, or call 1–888–549–9901 (option 3), Monday–Friday from 6:00 a.m.

to midnight eastern time, except for Federal holidays.

OJP highly recommends starting the registration process as early as possible to prevent delays in the application submission by the specified deadline.