BJA FY24 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program
ID: 352345Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $300K

Eligible Applicants

For-Profit Organizations

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "BJA FY24 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program" aimed at enhancing the quality of medicolegal death investigations across the United States. This program seeks applications to increase the number of qualified forensic pathologists and to provide resources for medical examiner/coroner (ME/C) offices to achieve and maintain accreditation. The initiative is crucial for improving public safety and civil rights by ensuring effective and reliable death investigations. Interested applicants, including for-profit organizations, can apply for funding ranging from $0 to $300,000, with a total of 13 awards expected. The application deadline is April 10, 2024, and further details can be found at the provided link or by contacting the National Criminal Justice Reference Service at grants@ncjrs.gov.

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