Forensic sciences

FY24 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

Closing Date

May 2, 2024

Grants.gov Deadline

April 25, 2024

Application JustGrants Deadline

May 2, 2024

This program provides funding to support the prosecution of violent cold case crimes where a suspect (known or unknown) has been identified through DNA evidence.

FY 2024 Solicitation Webinar – Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Program

Event Dates

March 28, 2024, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern

Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Series

BJA Funding Webinar

Forensics Unit Programs

Date Published

February 2024

Series

BJA Fact Sheets

Publication Type

Program/Project Description

Agencies

BJA

The Federal Funding Process: The First Steps to Applying, How to Prepare Now, & Other Considerations

Event Dates

February 26, 2024, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern

Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

FY 2024 Solicitation Overview: Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program

Date Published

February 2024

Series

BJA Solicitation Overviews

Publication Type

Program/Project Description

Agencies

BJA

FY24 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program

Closing Date

April 15, 2024

Grants.gov Deadline

April 10, 2024

Application JustGrants Deadline

April 15, 2024

This program will award funding for forensic pathology fellowships and resources necessary for medical examiner-coroner offices to achieve and maintain accreditation.

Funding Available to Strengthen the Medical Examiner-Coroner System

Learn about the FY24 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program solicitation.

FY24 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Solicitation

March 2024

This video explains who can apply for funding through the FY24 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA solicitation and how the funds can be used. It also offers tips on developing a program budget and what can be included and supported through program funds.

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Investigative genetic genealogy for unidentified human remains cases in Oregon

Date Published

2022

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Agencies

BJA-Sponsored

A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Phoenix Crime Gun Liaison Program: Leveraging Patrol Officers for Investigations

Date Published

2023

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Agencies

BJA-Sponsored

Unraveling the Mystery: The Nancy Bennallack Case Finally Solved

Read the blog post to learn more about this case.

FY 2023 Invited to Apply – Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence (Supplements)

Closing Date

October 18, 2023

Grants.gov Deadline

October 10, 2023

Application JustGrants Deadline

October 18, 2023

This solicitation is exclusively for those who received a letter from BJA to apply.

Minnesota FY23 Coverdell Formula Grant

15PBJA-23-GG-00961-COVE

Open

Funding First Awarded

2023

$366,842

2023 DeKalb Police Department Byrne Grant application

15PBJA-23-GG-03378-JAGX

Awarded, but not yet accepted

Funding First Awarded

2023

$22,312

Developing a Testing Plan for Unsubmitted Sexual Assault Kits

Location

Online

Event Type

Workshop

Series

Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Virtual Academy

The Application of Touch DNA to Cold Case Investigations

Location

Online

Event Type

Workshop

Series

Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Virtual Academy

Enhancing DNA Analysis capabilities in the Colorado Springs Metro Crime Lab.

15PBJA-23-GG-01260-DNAX

Open

Funding First Awarded

2023

$250,000

FY 23/24 DNA Backlog Reduction Program - San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

15PBJA-23-GG-01220-DNAX

Awarded, but not yet accepted

Funding First Awarded

2023

$764,592

2023 DNA BACKLOG REDUCTION PROGRAM

15PBJA-23-GG-01281-DNAX

Open

Funding First Awarded

2023

$532,120

BJA Forensics Programs Grantees Meeting

Event Dates

October 2, 2023 – October 3, 2023

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Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Registration Status

Open

FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – Local Solicitation

August 2023

Series

Funding Webinar

Held July 19, 2023, this webinar provided details about the FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – Local Solicitation and how to apply.

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