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Forensic sciences

FY 2022 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program - Competitive

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This program seeks to improve forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by states and units of local government. This solicitation is only for the competitive funds available under the program.

FY 2022 Forensics Training and Technical Assistance Program

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This program will provide support to the forensic science grant programs administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (an estimated 500-plus grantees).

FY 2022 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

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This program provides funding to increase the capacity of state and local prosecution offices to address/close violent crime cold cases.

FY 2022 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program - Formula

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This program seeks to improve forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by states and units of local government. This solicitation is only for the formula funds available under the program.

FY 2022 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

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This opportunity will provide funding to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction 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.

FY 2022 BJA Visiting Fellows Program

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Through this opportunity, BJA invests in future and current leaders in the field to advance priority national policy issues and offer cross-developmental opportunities for Department of Justice staff and criminal justice practitioners and researchers.

FY 2022 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative

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This program provides funding to address the issue and impact of unsubmitted sexual assault kits at law enforcement agencies.

FY 2022 Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program

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This program provides funding to 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.