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FY 2017 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program – Formula

Opportunity ID
BJA-2017-11611
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2017
Closing Date
Posting Date
Solicitation Type
Formula
Description

This program seeks to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by states and units of local government. Among other things, funds may be used to eliminate a backlog in the analysis of forensic evidence and to train and employ forensic laboratory personnel, as needed, to eliminate such a backlog.

The Coverdell Act requires that 75 percent of the total program funds be awarded to states through State Administering Agencies (SAAs). These "base" awards are based on the state's population and made to all eligible SAAs that apply. This solicitation will fund formula awards only.

Awards

Number of Awards: 52
Total Amount Awarded: $9,190,570

Date Created: April 20, 2020