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BJA FY24 Formula DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2024-172062

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Award Range

$0$3.5M

Expected Awards

130

Deadline

May 23, 2024

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY24 Formula DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program. Bureau of Justice Assistance. With this solicitation, BJA seeks applications for funding under the FY 2024 Formula DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program. This program funds states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to process, and/or to increase the... up to $3,500,000 per award; ~130 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

County governments, Public universities/colleges, State governments, City/township governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Deadline: 2024-05-23

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Competitiveness: Moderate — many awards available but still competitive

What This Grant Funds

With this solicitation, BJA seeks applications for funding under the FY 2024 Formula DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program. This program funds states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to process, and/or to increase the capacity to process, more DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) by publicly funded forensic DNA and DNA database laboratories, thereby helping to reduce the number of forensic DNA and DNA database samples awaiting analysis and/or to prevent a backlog of forensic and database DNA samples.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

County GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesState GovernmentsCity/Township Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$3.5M
Expected Number of Awards
130
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 27, 2024
Application Deadline: May 23, 2024 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

OJP Response Center grants@ncjrs.gov

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