Forensic science plays an indispensable role in helping the justice system investigate and solve crimes, absolve the innocent, find missing persons and deliver justice to victims and families. That is why OJP is investing almost $180 million in FY 23 to support the use of forensic science in the justice system. These funds will support crime laboratories, fund forensics research and innovation, decrease DNA backlogs and help investigators locate missing persons.
Description
The list below includes solicitations that support this topic area. For award details, please click on the FY 23 Awards by Solicitation link on the above left-hand side of the page.
| Solicitation Title |
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| BJA FY 23 Competitive DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program |
| BJA FY 23 Formula DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program |
| BJA FY 23 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program |
| BJA FY 23 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program |
| BJA FY 23 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (formula) |
| BJA FY 23 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence |
| BJA FY 23 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA |
| BJA FY 23 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program |
| NIJ FY 23 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes |
| NIJ FY 23 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories |
*Funding amounts do not include congressionally directed spending or continuation awards.
Date Published: September 27, 2023