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Current Funding Opportunities

Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program (pdf)

Posted: March 31, 2008

Due: May 15, 2008, 11:59 p.m. eastern time.

The goal of NIJ's Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 is to assist eligible States and units of local government to reduce DNA case turnaround times, increase the throughput of DNA laboratories, and reduce DNA forensic casework backlogs. These improvements are critical to preventing future DNA backlogs and to helping the criminal justice system use the full potential of DNA technology.

Using DNA Technology to Identify the Missing (pdf)

Posted: April 23, 2008

Due: May 23, 2008, 11:59 p.m. eastern time.

The goal of this solicitation is to assist eligible entities in performing DNA analysis on unidentified human remains and/or reference samples collected as part of missing persons investigations and in entering the resulting DNA profiles into the CODIS+mito database of the FBI’s National DNA Index System.

Forensic DNA Unit Efficiency Improvement (pdf)

Posted: April 23, 2008

Due: May 23, 2008, 11:59 p.m. eastern time.

With this solicitation, NIJ is seeking proposals from States and units of local government for novel and innovative methodologies for improving the efficiency and capacity of public forensic DNA laboratories through the development and adoption of an improved laboratory process, which may involve the purchase of LIMS systems, additional equipment or robotics, an expert system, or hiring additional personnel and/or contractors to help implement the innovative process. NIJ's objective is to publish successful and carefully evaluated novel efficiency improvement methodologies as models to be considered by other forensic science laboratories. This solicitation will not fund proposals seeking assistance in areas that are already covered by the FY 2008 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program.
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (pdf)

Posted: April 22, 2008

Due: May 30, 2008, 11:59 p.m. eastern time.

The Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (the Coverdell program) 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. States may apply for both "base" (formula) and competitive funds. Units of local government may apply for competitive funds.

Date Entered: November 8, 2007