Forensic sciences
Justice Department Awards Almost $160 Million to Support Forensic Science
Read the press release to learn about the BJA awards.
Forensic Workstation and associated hardware
15PBJA-22-GG-02756-JAGX
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2022
$16,646
Planned Changes to FY 2023 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program
August 2022
Series
During this webinar, Bureau of Justice Assistance personnel provided information about the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program and the planned changes to the program for fiscal year 2023.
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Just Best Practices in Maintaining Conviction Integrity
July 2022
Series
In episode four of the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics mini-season, Just Science sat down with Patti Powers and John Wilkinson, two Attorney Advisors with AEquitas, to discuss the application of best practices in maintaining the integrity of a conviction.
Just the Law Enforcement Perspective on Conviction Integrity
July 2022
Series
In episode three of the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics mini-season, Just Science sat down with Jim Markey, a Senior Research Public Health Analyst with RTI International to discuss the critical role of law enforcement in maintaining the integrity of a conviction.
Just Incorporating Advocacy to Enhance Conviction Integrity
July 2022
Series
In episode two of the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics mini-season, Just Science sat down with Amy Durall, a Project Manager with the International Association of Chiefs of Police to discuss the incorporation of advocacy into the judicial proceedings.
Just Multidisciplinary Teams Enhancing Conviction Integrity
July 2022
Series
In episode one of the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics mini-season, Just Science sat down with Patricia Powers, an Attorney Advisor with AEquitas to discuss the concept of conviction integrity and how practitioners can utilize a multidisciplinary team around them.
FY 2022 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program Solicitation Webinar
August 2022
Series
During this August 2022 webinar, Bureau of Justice Assistance personnel provided information about the FY 2022 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program funding opportunity.
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Improving Information Sharing and Training for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement on Matters of National Security and Homeland Security
Date Published
June 2022
Publication Type
Report (Annual/Periodic)
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
FY 2022 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program Webinar
FY 2022 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This program provides funding to eligible applicants for services focused on reporting and identifying missing persons and unidentified human remains cases in the United States.
FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program – Local Solicitation
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
The Bureau of Justice Assistance will award JAG Program funds to eligible units of local government as described in this solicitation.
FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program – State Solicitation
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
Through this opportunity, BJA will award JAG Program funds to eligible states as described in the solicitation.
FY 2022 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence Solicitation
June 2022
Series
During this webinar, which was held on June 1, 2022, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) personnel provided information about the FY 2022 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence funding opportunity. The presenters discussed the purpose and goals of this funding opportunity; reviewed its eligibility requirements; and addressed frequently asked questions.
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FY 2022 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program - Competitive
June 2022
Series
During this May 25, 2022, webinar, BJA provided information about the FY 2022 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program - Competitive funding opportunity.
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FY 2022 Crime Gun Intelligence Training and Education
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This opportunity will provide funding to institutions of higher education to develop and implement a hands-on course that focuses on firearms and toolmark identification as an applied forensic science discipline.
FY 2022 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
FY 2022 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program - Competitive
FY 2022 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program (Formula)
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This program provides funding to states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to increase the capacity of publicly funded forensic DNA and DNA database laboratories to process more DNA samples.