Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program

Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs

Program goal(s) name: Improve forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services. Program goal(s) description: Demonstrate improvement over current operations in forensic science or medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by laboratories. Reduction in forensic analysis backlogs is considered an improvement in timeliness of services. Program objective(s) name: Educate forensic pathologists and eliminate backlogs. Program objective(s) description: Educate and train fore

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Helps states and local governments improve forensic science and medical examiner services. Provides funding for better quality and faster services.

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Regional & Community Development
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Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs

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What Is This Program?

This program provides formula and competitive funding to states and units of local government to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Federal financial assistance and resources to support public safety and justice activities in communities nationwide, including combating violent crime, protecting children, providing services to crime victims, and addressing challenges like human trafficking and the opioid crisis. Benefits also include guidance and training on applying for and managing federal awards.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: public safety, justice activities

Region: United States (nationwide)

Other Criteria: State government entities, Local government entities (including towns, boroughs, parishes, villages), Tribal government entities, Academic institutions, Nonprofit organizations, Small businesses, Individuals (applying in a personal capacity, not on behalf of an organization), Must be registered in SAM.gov and have a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) (unless individual or exempted), Must maintain an active SAM.gov registration

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