The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering the Competitive DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program. This grant provides funding to states and local government crime laboratories with existing DNA analysis capabilities. Its core purpose is to maximize DNA technology utilization for processing samples and entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). This directly aids in solving crimes, enhancing public safety, and efficiently reducing DNA sample backlogs. The initiative aligns with OJP’s broader goals of promoting civil rights, racial equity, and access to justice, while supporting crime victims and fostering community trust by effectively applying forensic science.
Opportunity ID: 346376
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2023-171623 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 23 Competitive DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program |
| 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: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.741 — DNA Backlog Reduction Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to provides funding to states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to solve crimes and protect public safety by maximizing the effective utilization of DNA technology to process DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171623 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420, 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), or grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time (ET) Monday-Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date.
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420, 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), or grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time (ET) Monday-Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.741 | PKG00280113 | Feb 24, 2023 | Apr 19, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346376 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346376 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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