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NIJ FY 13 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program

Opportunity ID
NIJ-2013-3365
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2013
Closing Date
Posting Date
Description

NIJ seeks proposals for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (the Coverdell program), which awards grants to States and units of local government to help improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services. Among other things, funds may be used to eliminate a backlog in the analysis of forensic evidence and to train and employ forensic laboratory personnel, as needed, to eliminate such a backlog. State Administering Agencies (SAAs) may apply for both “base” (formula) and competitive funds. Units of local government may apply for competitive funds.​

Notice

In fiscal 2020, all state and local forensic capacity enhancement programs previously administered by NIJ moved to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Any future funding opportunities under this program will be released by BJA. Visit BJA.ojp.gov to learn more about this program and future opportunities.

Awards

Number of Awards: 70
Total Amount Awarded: $9,687,157

Date Created: March 17, 2013