BJA FY 21 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program
At a glance
BJA FY 21 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (Department of Justice). The application deadline was June 24, 2021. Individual awards are listed as up to $150K, with about 17 awards expected and $2M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 16.037 (Strengthening the Medical Examiner - Coroner System).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- May 7, 2021
- Close date
- Jun 24, 2021
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- $150,000
- Est. total funding
- $2,000,000
- Expected awards
- 17
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
See Eligibility Section
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The Department of Justice is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights, increases access to justice, supports crime victims, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
With this solicitation, BJA seeks proposals to strengthen the medical examiner/coroner (ME/C) system in the United States. Through this program, BJA will support grants in two focus areas by:
Supporting forensic pathology fellowships.
Providing resources necessary for medical examiner and coroner offices to achieve accreditation.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 16.037
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of Justice Assistance
grants@ncjrs.gov
202-514-9354
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “BJA FY 21 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “BJA FY 21 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $150k, total estimated program funding is $2,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 17 awards.
How do I apply for “BJA FY 21 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity O-BJA-2021-09001), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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