Combined DNA Index System
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To develop or improve forensic DNA analysis capabilities in State and local crime laboratories. The Combined DNA Index Systems (CODIS) allows State and local crime laboratories to store and match DNA records.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Local governments
To receive CODIS software and technical assistance, participants must be publicly funded forensic laboratories performing DNA analysis, or private forensic laboratories performing DNA analysis under contract with crime laboratories.
Beneficiaries
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To be eligible for DNA grants, participants must be publicly funded State or local forensic laboratories performing DNA analysis.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Formal written application from appropriate official of the requesting forensic laboratory to DoJ under the Forensic DNA Laboratory Improvement Program.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The CODIS program enables State and local laboratories to establish databases of convicted offenders, unsolved crime scenes, and missing persons. CODIS allows the forensic laboratories to exchange and compare DNA profiles electronically thereby linking serial violent crimes to each other and to identify suspects by matching DNA from crime scenes to convicted offenders.
Required Documentation
Formal written application from appropriate official of the requesting forensic laboratory to NIJ under the Forensic DNA Laboratory Improvement Program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles