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Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program Opportunities Released
The deadlines associated with both Coverdell opportunities are: June 24, 2021 (Grants.gov) and July 8, 2021 (JustGrants).
Funding Available to Strengthen the Medical Examiner/Coroner System
The deadlines associated with this opportunity are: June 24, 2021 (Grants.gov) and July 8, 2021 (JustGrants).
Funding Available for the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program
The deadlines associated with this opportunity are: June 29, 2021 (Grants.gov) and July 2, 2021 (JustGrants).
Solicitation Released: FY 2021 Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence – Inventory, Tracking, and Reporting
The deadlines associated with this opportunity are: June 14, 2021 (Grants.gov) and June 28, 2021 (JustGrants).
FY 2021 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Closing Date
Funding Available for the Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Program
The deadlines associated with this opportunity are: June 22, 2021 (Grants.gov) and July 6, 2021 (JustGrants).
Solicitation Available for the FY 2021 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
The deadlines associated with this opportunity are June 22, 2021 (Grants.gov) and July 6, 2021 (JustGrants).
FY 2021 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
Closing Date
FY 2021 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
Closing Date
Grantee Webinar: Paul Coverdell and DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Programs
March 2021
Series
This February 2021 webinar provided program information, details about how to access JustGrants trainings, and more.
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Grantee Webinar: Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence Program
March 2021
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This February 2021 webinar provided program information, details about how to access JustGrants trainings, and more.
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Funding Opportunities for Your Community in 2021: An Overview of What’s Ahead
January 2021
Series
This webinar, held January 14, 2021, was the first of two trainings to help prospective applicants find Bureau of Justice Assistance funding opportunities that address their needs.
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JustGrants and ASAP: OJP's New Grant Management Systems
January 2021
During this December 2020 virtual meeting with the Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations, the Bureau of Justice Assistance shared information about the new grants management and payment systems.
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Funding Opportunities in 2020: An Overview of What's Ahead in Forensics
May 2020
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This May 2020 webinar highlights FY 2020 competitive forensic science funding opportunities.
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