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  • DNA Backlog Reduction
  • Convicted Offender/Aresstee DNA Backlog Reduction
  • Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants

Laboratory Enhancement Funding

NIJ administers funding programs to enhance and assist forensic labs in multiple areas.

Check the Funding Matrix below to see which programs provide the type of funding you need.

Forensic Laboratory Enhancement Funding Matrix (Funding Program Titles link to further information on each program.)
 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant ProgramConvicted Offender DNA Backlog ReductionForensic Casework DNA Backlog ReductionDNA
Capacity Enhancement
Education & TrainingYesNoNoYes
DNA Sample AnalysisNoYes
YesNo
Accreditation/ Certification

Yes

NoNoYes
Equipment/ Supplies

Yes

YesYes (supplies only)
Yes
Facilities/ Renovation

Yes

NoNoYes
Personnel (Overtime and/or Contractors)

Yes

YesYesYes

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Date Entered: November 15, 2007