BJA FY24 Formula DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program
ID: 353230Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353230

Additional Information

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172062
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is inviting applications for the FY 2024 Formula DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program, aimed at funding states and local governments with existing crime laboratories to enhance their capacity for DNA analysis. The program's objective is to process more DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), thereby reducing the backlog of forensic DNA samples awaiting analysis. This initiative is crucial for improving forensic capabilities and ensuring timely justice through effective DNA processing. Interested applicants, specifically public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, can apply for grants ranging from $0 to $3,500,000, with a total of approximately 130 awards expected. The application deadline is May 23, 2024, and further details can be found at BJA's funding opportunity page. For inquiries, applicants may contact the OJP Response Center at grants@ncjrs.gov.

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    grants@ncjrs.gov
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