FY 21 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program
15PBJA-21-GG-03168-DNAX
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2021
$313,826
Forensic sciences
Justice Department Boosts Efforts to Solve American Indian and Alaska Native Missing Person and Unidentified Remains Cases
As announced in a November 23, 2021, press release, the Department of Justice is committing $800,000 to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) specifically to increase the program’s capacity to provide outreach, investigative support, and forensic services to cases involving American Indians and Alaska Natives.
The funds are made available from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) through a transfer to the...
Systematic Comparison of Pre-Treatment Parameters in Forensic Hair Analysis and Investigating Hair-Drug Interactions
Date Published
2020
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office Path to Accreditation
15PBJA-21-GG-02948-SLFO
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2021
$113,227
National Association of Medical Examiner Accreditation Implementation Support
15PBJA-21-GG-02949-SLFO
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2021
$113,227
Strengthening of the Medical Examiner System in Virginia
15PBJA-21-GG-02944-SLFO
Declined
Funding First Awarded
2021
$132,454
Subrecipient Policies and Procedures
October 2021
Series
During this presentation, Bureau of Justice Assistance State Policy Advisors focused on various Sexual Assault Kit Initiative funding award topics, including: the difference between subawards and procurement contracts; the requirements associated with federal awards; the minimum requirements and elements of Subrecipient Policies and Procedures; and more.
Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy
Police Enhancements to Officer Safety, Equipment and Equipment-Forensic
15PBJA-21-GG-01902-JAGX
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2021
$33,182
Purchasing hard drive server storage space for the forensic services unit to store electronic evidence
15PBJA-21-GG-01932-JAGX
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2021
$48,529
The Sioux City Police Department plans to utilize grant funds to purchase equipment to upgrade their mobile forensics lab. Woodbury County plans to upgrade one of their facilities.
15PBJA-21-GG-01438-JAGX
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2021
$48,192
FORENSIC WORKSTATION AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE
15PBJA-21-GG-01384-JAGX
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2021
$16,704
Supply Forensic Evidence Drying Cabinets for the police department in order to preserve evidence for major crimes
15PBJA-21-GG-01342-JAGX
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2021
$15,072
Blog Post: BJA’s SAKI Program Solves 36-Year-Old Sexual Assault Cold Case, Bringing Long-Sought Justice to the Victim
Read the blog post to learn about the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative program.
BJA's SAKI Program Solves 36-Year-Old Sexual Assault Cold Case, Bringing Long-Sought Justice to the Victim
Read this blog post to learn about the impact of the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Program.
SAK Testing Initiatives and Non-investigative Kits
Date Published
August 2021
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
Forensic Sciences
Discover funding opportunities and awards, program details, recent news and resource releases, trainings and toolkits, and videos related to forensic sciences.
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program Opportunities Released
The deadlines associated with both Coverdell opportunities are: June 24, 2021 (Grants.gov) and July 8, 2021 (JustGrants).
Funding Available to Strengthen the Medical Examiner/Coroner System
The deadlines associated with this opportunity are: June 24, 2021 (Grants.gov) and July 8, 2021 (JustGrants).
FY 2021 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program - Formula
Closing Date
This solicitation is for State Administering Agencies to apply for formula funds available through the Coverdell Program.
Funding Available for the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program
The deadlines associated with this opportunity are: June 29, 2021 (Grants.gov) and July 2, 2021 (JustGrants).
FY 2021 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program - Competitive
Closing Date
With this solicitation, BJA seeks proposals for competitive funding under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program, which awards grants to states and units of local government to help improve forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services.
FY 2021 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program
Closing Date
Through this program, BJA will support grants in two focus areas by supporting forensic pathology fellowships and providing resources necessary for ME/C offices to achieve accreditation.