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NIJ administers funding programs to enhance and assist forensic labs in multiple areas.
Check our Funding Matrix to find out what programs provide the type of funding you need.

NIJ also funds DNA and Generals Forensic research and development. Visit our Technology Research Funding page for solicitation announcements.
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  • The fiscal year 2004 funding opportunities have closed. Please check back periodically for the fiscal year 2005 announcement or Learn about other places to search for funding, including how to receive email notification whenever NIJ posts a funding opportunity.
  • More than 100 reasons to reduce the backlog: Case Studies of Preventable Crime
  • Convicted Offender Backlog: New! Frequently Asked Questions for States and vendors.
  • Convicted Offender Backlog: NIJ's goal is to have all 2004 funding awarded by September 30, 2004. Details. Delivery Orders to have a minimum of two CLINs. The first will consist of a mandatory sample number as of 7/1/03. The second will consist of an optional line number covering samples collected from 7/1/03 to 12/31/04. Details. Possible joint between FBI and NIJ to inspect private vendor laboratories. Details. Beginning March 2004, NIJ program staff and the OJP Contracting Officer will visit all vendor laboratories holding an OJP/NIJ Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Details
 
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Forensic Laboratory Enhancement Funding Matrix
(Funding Program and Type of Assistance titles link to pages dedicated to these subjects.)
Type of
Assistance
Funding Programs
Coverdell National Forensic Science Improvement Act Convicted Offender DNA Backlog Reduction Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction DNA
Capacity Enhancement
Education & Training Yes
No No Yes
DNA Sample Analysis No Yes
Yes No
Accreditation/ Certification Yes
No No Yes
Equipment/ Supplies Yes
Yes Yes (supplies only)
Yes
Facilities/ Renovation Yes
Yes No Yes
Personnel (Overtime and/or Contractors) Yes
Yes Yes Yes

Finding Other Funding Opportunities

FedGrants gives applicants a single site for reviewing solicitations from all Federal agencies. FedGrants also offers a Federal Grants Notification Service. By choosing "Department of Justice" in the Select Agency box during registration, you should received notification of all future NIJ funding opportunities.

The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance is database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals. For first time users, the Catalog's also site offers valuable assistance.

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Last updated: 05/13/2004