Forensic Science Training Delivery and Research Program

Post Date

January 11th 2011

Application Due Date

April 11th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

NIJ-2011-2812

CFDA Number(s)

16.560

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Law, Justice and Legal Services
Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Number of Awards

100

Eligibility Categories

Unrestricted

Funding

• Award Range:

  $0 - $0

Grant Description

With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for forensic science education projects that will: (1) increase the number of no-cost educational opportunities for public crime laboratory personnel and practitioners in forensic science disciplines and provide forensic science training to other relevant criminal justice partners and professionals involved in treating victims of sexual assault, and (2) support targeted research of formal and informal forensic science training programs employed by the forensic science community at the State and local levels. Authorizing Legislation: Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202); Homeland Security Act of 2002 (section 232).

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Justice

• Office:

  Office of Justice Programs

• Agency Contact:

  For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact Brigid O’Brien, Program Manager, at 202–305–1983 or by e-mail to Brigid.O’Brien@usdoj.gov.
  For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800–518–4726 or via e-m

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Agency point of contact e-mail address.

• Agency Email Address:

  Brigid.O’Brien@usdoj.gov

• Location:

  National Institute of Justice

• More Information:

  Link to full solicitation announcement.