Primary Agency Contact
Has your agency previously received funding from MHAN?
Type of Case (Check all that apply)
Victim Information
Case Urgency & Public Safety Assessment
Urgency Level
Legal/Statute Constraints
Are there any impending statute of limitations concerns or upcoming prosecution deadlines?
Generally not applicable to murder/remains, but relevant for non-fatal violent crimes like sexual assault.
Case Summary
Please provide a summary of the investigation, including the circumstances of the crime, investigative efforts completed to date, and why additional forensic DNA testing or investigative genetic genealogy may significantly advance this investigation.
Biological Evidence Available
Evidence Readiness
Is the primary biological evidence currently in your agency's physical custody and legally cleared for immediate laboratory shipment?
Has DNA testing previously been completed?
Has DNA testing previously been completed?
Forensic Services Requested
Estimated Amount Requested
Preferred / Selected Accredited Laboratory
Laboratory Procurement Status
Has the selected laboratory provided a written cost estimate?
If yes, please upload the estimate in Section 8.
Explain Need
Describe why funding is necessary for this investigation. Include any budget limitations, investigative obstacles, or factors that make outside funding essential.
Impact
Explain how successful DNA testing could affect this investigation.
Select all that apply.
Has this case been submitted to CODIS?
Were any CODIS hits obtained?
Has Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) previously been attempted?
Multi-Agency & Specialized Consultation
Are other local, state, federal, or federal task force agencies actively collaborating on this case?
Have you consulted with external agencies or organizations regarding this specific DNA request?
Is there an impending court date, grand jury, or strict investigative deadline?
Please upload any documents that will assist the MHAN Grant Review Committee.
Check all that apply to your upload package:
I certify that:
Additional Information
Please provide any additional context, community considerations, or background you believe would assist the Murder Has A Name Grant Review Committee in evaluating this request.
