Funding Available for the Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Program
The deadlines associated with this opportunity are: June 22, 2021 (Grants.gov) and July 6, 2021 (JustGrants).
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
Solicitation Available for the FY 2021 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
The deadlines associated with this opportunity are June 22, 2021 (Grants.gov) and July 6, 2021 (JustGrants).
FY 2021 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
Closing Date
FY 2021 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
Closing Date
Grantee Webinar: Paul Coverdell and DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Programs
March 2021
Series
This February 2021 webinar provided program information, details about how to access JustGrants trainings, and more.
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Grantee Webinar: Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence Program
March 2021
Series
This February 2021 webinar provided program information, details about how to access JustGrants trainings, and more.
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Funding Opportunities for Your Community in 2021: An Overview of What’s Ahead
January 2021
Series
This webinar, held January 14, 2021, was the first of two trainings to help prospective applicants find Bureau of Justice Assistance funding opportunities that address their needs.
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Almost $192 Million in Awards Announced to Advance Forensic Science
Learn about the awards made through BJA and NIJ forensic science programs.
National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Infographic
Date Published
January 2022
Publication Type
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Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description,
Instructional Material (Programmed),
Factsheet
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BJA-Sponsored
DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program
With this program, BJA assists states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories to increase the capacity of public forensic DNA and DNA database laboratories to process more DNA samples for the FBI's Combined DNA Index System.
Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
This program assists law enforcement and prosecutors to address and prosecute violent crime cold cases and decrease the number of violent crime cold cases awaiting prosecution.
Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
This program funds states, units of local government, and public institutions of higher education to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case identification, case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases (as defined by state law) where the results of such testing might show actual innocence.
Over $1 Million in Forensic Grants Awarded to Aid Wyoming Investigators
Awards will allow analysts to test samples and interpret results in cases involving violent crime and dangerous drugs.
Funding Available through the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program
Applications for funding through this program are due by 11:59 p.m. ET, on August 7, 2020.
Participate in Forensic Science Grant Programs Webinar
On May 5, 2020, at 3 p.m. ET, BJA and RTI International will host a webinar on BJA FY 2020 Funding Opportunities -- Competitive Forensic Science Grant Programs. During this webinar, BJA will provide guidance and information on the following forensic science grant programs:
FY 2017 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Closing Date
FY 2018 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Closing Date
FY 2019 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Closing Date