The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), is offering the FY 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program – Competitive. This grant is for enhancing forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, specifically targeting improvements in laboratories operated by state and local governments. The program aligns with OJP’s commitment to advancing civil rights, equity, and access to justice, while supporting crime victims and strengthening community safety. It also furthers the Department of Justice’s mission to uphold the rule of law and protect civil rights by building trust between law enforcement and the community through improved forensic capabilities.
Opportunity ID: 353884
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2024-172111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY24 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: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,547,937 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments 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 equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to fund applications to the FY 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program – Competitive (Coverdell Competitive Program) to improve forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by states and units of local government. This program furthers the DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172111 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
OJP Response Center
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | OJP Response Center 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 | PKG00286150 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353884 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353884 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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