BJA FY 20 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
- 16.742 -- Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
This program seeks to improve forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by States and units of local government. 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. The Coverdell Act requires that 15 percent of program funds be awarded competitively. These competitive funds may be awarded to SAAs or dispersed directly to units of local government based on the merits of the respective applications. This solicitation will fund competitive awards only.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Technical Application Assistance
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Link to additional information
Archived: July 19, 2020
Award
$--
Program Funding
20
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$250,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
BJA-2020-18433
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Employment labor and training
Humanities
Science technology and other research and development
Law justice and legal services
Information and statistics
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 20, 2020
Archive date:
July 19, 2020
