Opportunity ID: 347214

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2023-171701
Funding Opportunity Title: BJA FY 23 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program – Formula
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: Formula
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Law, Justice and Legal Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Mar 30, 2023
Last Updated Date: May 30, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 24, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $2,404,940
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: 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 proposals for formula funding under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (the Coverdell Program), which awards grants to states and units of local government to improve forensic science and medical examiner/ coroner services. Under the Coverdell Program, state administering agencies (SAAs) may apply for both formula and competitive funds. This solicitation is ONLY for SAAs applying for the formula funds. An applicant seeking to apply for Coverdell competitive funds (consistent with 34 U.S.C. § 10563(a)(2)) available to eligible states and units of local government would need to apply separately under BJA’s FY 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (Competitive) solicitation.

Statutory Authority: The Coverdell Program is authorized by Public Law 90-351, Title I, Sec. 2801-2806 (codified at 34 U.S.C. 10561-10566).

Link to Additional Information: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171701
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

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Extend Grants.gov May 30, 2023
Extend Grants.gov Mar 30, 2023
Extend Grants.gov Mar 30, 2023
Mar 30, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2023-171701
Funding Opportunity Title: BJA FY 23 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program – Formula
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: Formula
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Law, Justice and Legal Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Mar 30, 2023
Last Updated Date: May 30, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 24, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $2,404,940
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: 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 proposals for formula funding under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (the Coverdell Program), which awards grants to states and units of local government to improve forensic science and medical examiner/ coroner services. Under the Coverdell Program, state administering agencies (SAAs) may apply for both formula and competitive funds. This solicitation is ONLY for SAAs applying for the formula funds. An applicant seeking to apply for Coverdell competitive funds (consistent with 34 U.S.C. § 10563(a)(2)) available to eligible states and units of local government would need to apply separately under BJA’s FY 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (Competitive) solicitation.

Statutory Authority: The Coverdell Program is authorized by Public Law 90-351, Title I, Sec. 2801-2806 (codified at 34 U.S.C. 10561-10566).

Link to Additional Information: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171701
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

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2023-171701
Funding Opportunity Title: BJA FY 23 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program – Formula
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: Formula
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Law, Justice and Legal Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Mar 30, 2023
Last Updated Date: May 30, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 30, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $2,404,940
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: 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 proposals for formula funding under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (the Coverdell Program), which awards grants to states and units of local government to improve forensic science and medical examiner/ coroner services. Under the Coverdell Program, state administering agencies (SAAs) may apply for both formula and competitive funds. This solicitation is ONLY for SAAs applying for the formula funds. An applicant seeking to apply for Coverdell competitive funds (consistent with 34 U.S.C. § 10563(a)(2)) available to eligible states and units of local government would need to apply separately under BJA’s FY 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (Competitive) solicitation.

Statutory Authority: The Coverdell Program is authorized by Public Law 90-351, Title I, Sec. 2801-2806 (codified at 34 U.S.C. 10561-10566).

Link to Additional Information: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171701
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

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2023-171701
Funding Opportunity Title: BJA FY 23 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program – Formula
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: Formula
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Law, Justice and Legal Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 30, 2023
Last Updated Date: May 30, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 30, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $2,404,940
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: 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 proposals for formula funding under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (the Coverdell Program), which awards grants to states and units of local government to improve forensic science and medical examiner/ coroner services. Under the Coverdell Program, state administering agencies (SAAs) may apply for both formula and competitive funds. This solicitation is ONLY for SAAs applying for the formula funds. An applicant seeking to apply for Coverdell competitive funds (consistent with 34 U.S.C. § 10563(a)(2)) available to eligible states and units of local government would need to apply separately under BJA’s FY 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (Competitive) solicitation.

Statutory Authority: The Coverdell Program is authorized by Public Law 90-351, Title I, Sec. 2801-2806 (codified at 34 U.S.C. 10561-10566).

Link to Additional Information: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171701
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

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2023-171701
Funding Opportunity Title: BJA FY 23 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program – Formula
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: Formula
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Law, Justice and Legal Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 16.742 — Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 30, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 30, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 24, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $2,404,940
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: 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 proposals for formula funding under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (the Coverdell Program), which awards grants to states and units of local government to improve forensic science and medical examiner/ coroner services. Under the Coverdell Program, state administering agencies (SAAs) may apply for both formula and competitive funds. This solicitation is ONLY for SAAs applying for the formula funds. An applicant seeking to apply for Coverdell competitive funds (consistent with 34 U.S.C. § 10563(a)(2)) available to eligible states and units of local government would need to apply separately under BJA’s FY 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (Competitive) solicitation.

Statutory Authority: The Coverdell Program is authorized by Public Law 90-351, Title I, Sec. 2801-2806 (codified at 34 U.S.C. 10561-10566).

Link to Additional Information: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171701
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

Related Documents

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
16.742 PKG00280891 Mar 30, 2023 May 31, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

347214 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

347214 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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