U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government, Department of Justice.

Funding Available to Strengthen the Medical Examiner-Coroner System

The FY24 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program funding opportunity is now available.

With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks to fund applications to strengthen the medical examiner-coroner (ME/C) system by increasing the number of qualified forensic pathologists and enhance the quality of medicolegal death investigations nationwide.

Specifically, through this program, BJA will award funding for:

  1. Forensic pathology fellowships (up to two allowed, per application).
  2. Resources necessary for ME/C offices to achieve and maintain accreditation.

Learn more about this opportunity and apply by the posted deadlines.

Date Published: February 14, 2024