Assistance Listing 16.037
Strengthening the Medical Examiner - Coroner System
Department of Justice · Office of Justice Programs
Assistance Listing 16.037, “Strengthening the Medical Examiner - Coroner System,” is a federal program administered by Department of Justice. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 6 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $2.22M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
Program goal(s) name: Improve the ME/C system. Program goal(s) description: Increase the number of qualified forensic pathology practitioners through forensic pathology fellowships and strengthen the quality and consistency of ME/C services in their respective offices. Program objective(s) name: Increase the number of certified forensic pathologists. Program objective(s) description: Recruit candidates who have completed the necessary medical education and pathology residency requirements by soliciting applications from institutions with current Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited forensic pathology fellowship programs; and Ensure that agencies performing postmortem examinations are following industry and professional standards and performance criteria.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 16.037
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): BJA expects to make up to 17 awards: • Purpose Area 1 (Fellowships) - Up to 7 awards are estimated to be made. Applicants may apply for one fellowship position (for up to $150,000), or they may apply for two fellowship positions (for up to $300,000 = $150,000 each) • Purpose Area 2 (Accreditation) - Up to 10 awards are estimated to be made. Applicants may apply for up to $100,000, per award.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.037. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 16.037
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BJA FY25 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System ProgramBureau of Justice Assistance | Closed | Up to $300K | Oct 6, 2025 | 16.037 |
BJA FY24 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System ProgramBureau of Justice Assistance | Closed | Up to $300K | Apr 10, 2024 | 16.037 |
BJA FY 23 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System ProgramBureau of Justice Assistance | Closed | Up to $150K | Apr 11, 2023 | 16.037 |
BJA FY 22 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System ProgramBureau of Justice Assistance | Closed | Up to $150K | Jun 22, 2022 | 16.037 |
FY 2022 Census of Medical Examiner and Coroner OfficesBureau of Justice Statistics | Closed | $500K – $1M | Jun 7, 2022 | 16.037, 16.734 |
BJA FY 21 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System ProgramBureau of Justice Assistance | Closed | Up to $150K | Jun 24, 2021 | 16.037 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 16.037?
16.037 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Strengthening the Medical Examiner - Coroner System.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 16.037?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 16.037 provide?
The agency reported $2,223,443 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.