The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is offering the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- COMPETITIVE to enhance forensic science and medical examiner services. This grant aims to address backlogs in forensic evidence analysis, provide training for lab personnel, and improve service quality and efficiency. A portion of the funds will be awarded through a competitive process to State Administering Agencies (SAAs) or directly to local government units. Applications for competitive awards must be submitted by April 30, 2018, to be considered for funding. This grant opportunity focuses on advancing forensic capabilities and enhancing overall forensic service delivery.
Opportunity ID: 301382
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13740 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- COMPETITIVE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,050,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | This program seeks to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by States and units of local government. 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. The Coverdell Act requires that 15 percent of program funds be awarded competitively. These “competitive” funds may be awarded to SAAs or dispersed directly to units of local government based on the merits of the respective applications. This solicitation will fund competitive awards only. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation.
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Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| NIJ has updated this solicitation with instructions for submitting environmental documentation, commonly known as the “NEPA checklist”, with your grant application under program X, if the checklist is required. NIJ is making this checklist and associated instructions available to you in an effort to streamline the application process and to avoid post-award withholding conditions, related to NEPA, where possible. Please carefully review the instructions and submit the completed and signed checklist, if appropriate, with your grant application. Applicants that are not able to submit a completed checklist by the time of application submission will not be penalized, but if selected for award, could have funding withholding conditions place on their awards until all NEPA documentation is completed and reviewed by NIJ. | Apr 19, 2018 | |
| April 9, 2018: The “IMPORTANT NOTE” regarding the availability of funds under Section A. Program Description has been removed. An “IMPORTANT NOTE” regarding the allocation of funds available for targeting the challenges the opioid abuse crisis has brought to the forensic science community has been added to “Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables” under Section A. Program Description. Figures listed under “Available Funding” under Section B. Federal Award Information were revised. A note directing applicants to a note on the use of grant funds for projects to address the challenges posed by the opioid abuse crisis was added to this section. Figures listed under item 2. “Minimum Awards to States” in “Available Funding” under Section B. Federal Award Information were revised. Figures listed under item 7. “Facilities” in “Permissible Expenses” under Section B. Federal Award Information were revised. A “Note on the use of funds to address issues related to the opioid abuse crisis” was added to “Permissible Expenses” under Section B. Federal Award Information. A note directing applicants to the note on the use of grant funds for projects to address the challenges posed by the opioid abuse crisis was added to “What an Application Should Include” under Section D. Application and Submission Information. A note regarding the use of grant funds requesting for projects to address the challenges posed by the opioid abuse crisis was added to item 3. “Program Narrative” under Section D. Application and Submission Information. A note regarding the use of grant funds requesting for projects to address the challenges posed by the opioid abuse crisis was added to item 4. “Budget and Associated Documentation” under Section D. Application and Submission Information. Please see full announcement for details. |
Apr 19, 2018 | |
| Typos in the description under additional information fixed | Apr 09, 2018 | |
| March 21, 2018: The following statement was added under Section C. Eligibility Information: Note: A prospective recipient of grant funds that is found to have an “unresolved audit finding” from a DOJ Office of the Inspector General audit, as described at 34 U.S.C. § 10263, will be ineligible to receive grant funds during the period specified in that statute. See 34 U.S.C. § 10263(2). The following statement was added under “Review Process” within Section E. Application Review Information: OJP will give priority in award decisions to eligible applicants that, during the three fiscal years (FY 2015 – 2017) prior to the submission of an application under this solicitation, did not have an “unresolved audit finding” indicating noncompliance with the award terms or conditions of a DOJ grant program. See 34 U.S.C. § 10263(3). In other words, an applicant without such an “unresolved audit finding” will be given priority consideration over any applicant with such an “unresolved audit finding.” The following statement was appended to “Eligibility Requirement” under Appendix 5: Application Checklist: Applicant must not have an “unresolved audit finding,” as described at 34 U.S.C. § 10263(2). |
Mar 21, 2018 | |
| March 21, 2018: The following statement was added under Section C. Eligibility Information: Note: A prospective recipient of grant funds that is found to have an “unresolved audit finding” from a DOJ Office of the Inspector General audit, as described at 34 U.S.C. § 10263, will be ineligible to receive grant funds during the period specified in that statute. See 34 U.S.C. § 10263(2). The following statement was added under “Review Process” within Section E. Application Review Information: OJP will give priority in award decisions to eligible applicants that, during the three fiscal years (FY 2015 – 2017) prior to the submission of an application under this solicitation, did not have an “unresolved audit finding” indicating noncompliance with the award terms or conditions of a DOJ grant program. See 34 U.S.C. § 10263(3). In other words, an applicant without such an “unresolved audit finding” will be given priority consideration over any applicant with such an “unresolved audit finding.” The following statement was appended to “Eligibility Requirement” under Appendix 5: Application Checklist: Applicant must not have an “unresolved audit finding,” as described at 34 U.S.C. § 10263(2). |
Mar 21, 2018 | |
| Links directing to "Overview of Legal Requirements Generally Applicable to OJP Grants and Cooperative Agreements – FY 2017 Awards" have been updated to the FY 2018 link throughout this funding opportunity document. | Mar 21, 2018 | |
| Mar 13, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13740 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- COMPETITIVE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,050,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | This program seeks to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by States and units of local government. 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. The Coverdell Act requires that 15 percent of program funds be awarded competitively. These “competitive” funds may be awarded to SAAs or dispersed directly to units of local government based on the merits of the respective applications. This solicitation will fund competitive awards only. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation.
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DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13740 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- COMPETITIVE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 09, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,050,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | This program seeks to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by States and units of local government. 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. The Coverdell Act requires that 15 percent of program funds be awarded competitively. These “competitive” funds may be awarded to SAAs or dispersed directly to units of local government based on the merits of the respective applications. This solicitation will fund competitive awards only. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13740 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- COMPETITIVE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 09, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,725,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,725,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | This program seeks to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by States and units of local government. 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. The Coverdell Act requires that 15 percent of program funds be awarded competitively. These “competitive” funds may be awarded to SAAs or dispersed directly to units of local government based on the merits of the respective applications. This solicitation will fund competitive awards only. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13740 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- COMPETITIVE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,725,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,725,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | This program seeks to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by States and units of local government. 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. The Coverdell Act requires that 15 percent of program funds be awarded competitively. These âÂÂcompetitiveâ funds may be awarded to SAAs or dispersed directly to units of local government based on the merits of the respective applications. This solicitation will fund competitive awards only. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13740 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- COMPETITIVE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,725,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,725,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | This program seeks to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by States and units of local government. 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. The Coverdell Act requires that 15 percent of program funds be awarded competitively. These âÂÂcompetitiveâ funds may be awarded to SAAs or dispersed directly to units of local government based on the merits of the respective applications. This solicitation will fund competitive awards only. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13740 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- COMPETITIVE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,725,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,725,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | This program seeks to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by States and units of local government. 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. The Coverdell Act requires that 15 percent of program funds be awarded competitively. These âcompetitiveâ funds may be awarded to SAAs or dispersed directly to units of local government based on the merits of the respective applications. This solicitation will fund competitive awards only. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NIJ-2018-13740 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIJ FY18 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- COMPETITIVE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,725,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,725,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Justice |
| Description: | This program seeks to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by States and units of local government. 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. The Coverdell Act requires that 15 percent of program funds be awarded competitively. These âcompetitiveâ funds may be awarded to SAAs or dispersed directly to units of local government based on the merits of the respective applications. This solicitation will fund competitive awards only. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation.
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Related Documents
Folder 301382 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NIJ-2018-13740.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center: toll-free at 1-800-851-3420; via TTY at 301-240-6310 (hearing impaired only); email grants@ncjrs.gov; fax to 301-240-5830; or web chat at https://webcontact.ncjrs.gov/ncjchat/chat.jsp. The NCJRS Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. General information on applying for NIJ awards can be found at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/welcome.aspx. Answers to frequently asked questions that may assist applicants are posted at www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/faqs.aspx; some are included in the appendices of this solicitation. grants@ncjrs.gov Email: grants@ncjrs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.742 | NIJ FY18 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- COMPETITIVE | PKG00238874 | Mar 07, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
301382 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
301382 DOJ_Questionnaire_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
301382 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
301382 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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