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The Federal Funding Process: The First Steps to Applying, How to Prepare Now, & Other Considerations

March 2024

Series

Funding Webinar

Held February 26, 2024, this webinar provided information and guidance to help prepare prospective applicants for BJA funding opportunities.

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FY24 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence Solicitation Released

Learn about the FY24 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence solicitation.

FY 2024 Solicitation Webinar – Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence Program

Event Dates

April 3, 2024, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern

Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Series

BJA Funding Webinar

FY24 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

Closing Date

May 6, 2024

Grants.gov Deadline

April 29, 2024

Application JustGrants Deadline

May 6, 2024

FY24 Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program

Closing Date

July 2, 2024

Grants.gov Deadline

June 25, 2024

Application JustGrants Deadline

July 2, 2024

FY24 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

Closing Date

May 2, 2024

Grants.gov Deadline

April 25, 2024

Application JustGrants Deadline

May 2, 2024

FY 2024 Solicitation Webinar – Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Program

Event Dates

March 28, 2024, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern

Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Series

BJA Funding Webinar

The Federal Funding Process: The First Steps to Applying, How to Prepare Now, & Other Considerations

Event Dates

February 26, 2024, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern

Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

FY24 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program

Closing Date

April 15, 2024

Grants.gov Deadline

April 10, 2024

Application JustGrants Deadline

April 15, 2024

Funding Available to Strengthen the Medical Examiner-Coroner System

Learn about the FY24 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program solicitation.

FY24 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Solicitation

March 2024

This video explains who can apply for funding through the FY24 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA solicitation and how the funds can be used. It also offers tips on developing a program budget and what can be included and supported through program funds.

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Investigative genetic genealogy for unidentified human remains cases in Oregon

Journal

Forensic Science International Genetics Supplement Series

Date Published

2022

Agencies

BJA-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Phoenix Crime Gun Liaison Program: Leveraging Patrol Officers for Investigations

Journal

Justice Evaluation Journal

Date Published

2023

Agencies

BJA-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Unraveling the Mystery: The Nancy Bennallack Case Finally Solved

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FY 2023 Invited to Apply – Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence (Supplements)

Closing Date

October 18, 2023

Grants.gov Deadline

October 10, 2023

Application JustGrants Deadline

October 18, 2023

Developing a Testing Plan for Unsubmitted Sexual Assault Kits

Location

Online

Event Type

Workshop

Series

Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Virtual Academy

The Application of Touch DNA to Cold Case Investigations

Location

Online

Event Type

Workshop

Series

Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Virtual Academy

BJA Forensics Programs Grantees Meeting

Event Dates

October 2, 2023 – October 3, 2023

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Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Registration Status

Open

National Association of Medical Examiners Annual Meeting

Event Dates

October 13, 2023 – October 17, 2023

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Location

Signia by Hilton San Jose

San Jose, CA

Event Type

Conference

FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – Local Solicitation

Closing Date

October 24, 2023

Grants.gov Deadline

October 23, 2023

Application JustGrants Deadline

October 24, 2023

FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – State Solicitation

Closing Date

August 30, 2023

Grants.gov Deadline

August 29, 2023

Application JustGrants Deadline

August 30, 2023

FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – Local Solicitation

Event Dates

July 19, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern

Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Series

BJA Solicitation Support Webinar Series

National DNA Database Identifies Idaho Rapists Living in Florida

Learn how the Idaho State Police Forensic Services used funding from the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program to help solve a six-year-old rape cold case that spanned multiple states and jurisdictions.

Forensics Training and Technical Assistance Program

This program offers expertise and assistance to grantees under several of BJA's forensic science programs.

SAKI—Bringing Justice to Georgia (Archived Content)

May 2023

Series

Justice Today Podcast

During this episode, hear how National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative funding helped the state of Georgia process a backlog of sexual assault kits, which led to the identification and conviction of a serial rapist.

Transcript

SAKI—Bringing Justice to Georgia (Archived Content)

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