This $974,978 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program (CFDA 16.036) will support the New York State Police (NYSP) Biological Sciences Section. The funding will assist the NYSP in addressing challenges related to existing backlogs, rush/priority requests, staffing, laboratory space, training, and legislative changes that impact the agency's capacity to process DNA samples and enter them into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). Specifically, the grant will cover overtime, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, and other costs to enable the NYSP to continue conducting DNA analyses and increase their overall capacity for DNA processing. The two-year grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $975.0k | 9/27/24 |