Laboratory Enhancement Funding
NIJ administers the funding programs listed below to enhance and assist forensic labs in multiple areas.
General information, based on the most recent year's solicitation, is provided for each program. Requirements and allowable costs under these programs can change from year to year. Be sure to read carefully any current solicitation applying to any of these programs.
- Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
- DNA Backlog Reduction Program (combines the former Convicted Offender/Arrestee DNA and Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program)
- Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program
- Using DNA Technology to Identify the Missing
Lists of Awards
Program | Awards List |
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Forensic Research and Development | 1992-2012 |
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program | 2002-2012 |
DNA Backlog Reduction Program | 2011-2012 |
Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program | 2008-2012 |
DNA to Identify Missing Persons | 2001-2012 |
Solving Cold Cases With DNA Evidence | 2005-2012 |
Forensic Science Training Development and Delivery Program | 2007-2011 |
Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program | 2004-2010 |
Convicted Offender/Arrestee DNA Backlog Reduction Program | 2005-2010 |
DNA Laboratory Efficiency Program | 2008-2010 |
Date Modified: October 19, 2012