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FY 2023 Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program

Opportunity ID
O-BJA-2023-171639
Solicitation Status
Open
Fiscal Year
2023
Closing Date
Posting Date
Solicitation Type
Competitive
Grants.gov Deadline
May 31, 2023, 8:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline
June 6, 2023, 8:59 pm Eastern
Description

Through this opportunity, the Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks applications for funding state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies to support activities and expenses associated with the investigation and prosecution of cold case murders involving civil rights violations, as authorized by the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016. This program supports state and local efforts to address hate crimes and to enhance the investigative skills of law enforcement and prosecution, as well as enhance the rule of law through the resolution of unsolved homicides.

Eligible Applicants:

  • State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including prosecutors’ offices

See the solicitation for additional opportunity and eligibility details, as well as directions on how to apply.


Date Modified: May 17, 2023

Grants.gov and JustGrants deadlines extended.

Date Created: March 6, 2023