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                            Funding & Awards
 Awards: Listing of Funded Projects
        

                          Every year, NIJ awards grants and cooperative agreements for research, development, evaluation, testing and training and technical assistance projects across the spectrum of criminal justice. Description

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**Number of Awards:** 206**Total Amount Awarded:** $97,866,428
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                                                  Title
                                                  Original Solicitation
                                                  Recipient
                                                  State
                                                  Award Number
                                                  AmountSort ascending
                                                  Status2014
                                                                                        Applied Research, Development, and Method Validation for a Statistically Based Comparison of Tool Marks using GelSight-Based 3D Imaging and Novel Comparison Algorithms for Firearm Forensics
                                                                                        NIJ FY 14 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        Cadre Research Labs, LLC
                                                                                        IL
                                                                                        2014-DN-BX-K012
                                                                                        $190,400
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Use of Magneto-Rheological Fluids for Collecting, Preserving, and Analyzing Toolmark and Impression Evidence
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Research and Development in Forensic Analysis of Impression Evidence:  Invited Full Proposals
                                                                                        Pace University
                                                                                        NY
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K204
                                                                                        $186,950
                                                                                        Closed2004
                                                                                        Generating More Precise Post Mortem Interval Estimates With Entomological Evidence: Reliable Patterns of Gene Expression Throughout Calliphorid Larval and Pupal Development
                                                                                        Forensic DNA Research & Development
                                                                                        Michigan State University
                                                                                        MI
                                                                                        2004-DN-BX-K005
                                                                                        $185,001
                                                                                        Closed2006
                                                                                        Interoperability of AFIS Systems for Latent Print Searches
                                                                                        NIJ/Office of Science and Technology Continuations
                                                                                        International Association for Identification
                                                                                        MN
                                                                                        2006-DN-BX-K249
                                                                                        $179,943
                                                                                        Closed2018
                                                                                        Poisson Processes and Randomly Acquired Characteristics:  Are Wear Features on Footwear Randomly Distributed?
                                                                                        NIJ FY18 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2018-MU-MU-0003
                                                                                        $178,080
                                                                                        Closed2015
                                                                                        Orlando Police Department ForensicLaboratory Equipment Upgrade
                                                                                        NIJ FY 15 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
                                                                                        City of Orlando
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2015-CD-BX-0033
                                                                                        $174,963
                                                                                        Closed2008
                                                                                        Latent Print Chemical Visualization
                                                                                        NIJ FY 08 Personal Protective Equipment: Invited Full Proposals
                                                                                        Midwest Research Institute
                                                                                        MO
                                                                                        2008-NI-CX-K012
                                                                                        $167,371
                                                                                        Closed2001
                                                                                        National Institute of Justice Continuation Awards
                                                                                        National Institute of Justice Congressionally Directed Awards
                                                                                        Iowa State University of Science And Technology
                                                                                        IA
                                                                                        2001-LT-BX-K004
                                                                                        $160,000
                                                                                        Closed2019
                                                                                        Fluid Dynamic Studies of Bloody Fingermarks
                                                                                        Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes, FY 2019
                                                                                        Iowa State University of Science and Technology
                                                                                        IA
                                                                                        2019-75-CX-0018
                                                                                        $159,122
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Statistical Evaluation of Torn Duct Tape
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        The Regents of the University of California
                                                                                        CA
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K235
                                                                                        $154,300
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        Determination Unique Fracture Patterns in Glass and Glassy Polymers
                                                                                        NIJ FY 10 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        The Regents of the University of California
                                                                                        CA
                                                                                        2010-DN-BX-K219
                                                                                        $152,877
                                                                                        Closed2013
                                                                                        Quantitative Algorithm for the Digital Comparison of Torn Duct Tape
                                                                                        NIJ FY 13 Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
                                                                                        CA
                                                                                        2013-R2-CX-K009
                                                                                        $150,000
                                                                                        Closed2018
                                                                                        Development of a probabilistic multiclass model selection algorithm for high-dimension and complex data encountered in forensic pattern and trace evidence.
                                                                                        NIJ FY18 Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
                                                                                        SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
                                                                                        SD
                                                                                        2018-R2-CX-0010
                                                                                        $149,942
                                                                                        Closed2006
                                                                                        A Statistical Validation on the Individuality of Tool Marks Due to the Effect of Wear, Environment Exposure and Partial Evidence
                                                                                        NIJ FY06 Research and Development on Impression Evidence Solicitation: Invited Full Applications
                                                                                        Intelligent Automation, Inc.
                                                                                        MD
                                                                                        2006-DN-BX-K029
                                                                                        $149,477
                                                                                        Closed2022
                                                                                        FIRE DEBRIS INTERPRETATION USING QUANTITATIVE MEASURES OF CHROMATOGRAPHIC FEATURES IN MEDIUM RANGE IGNITABLE LIQUIDS AND THE USE OF GRAPHICAL DISPLAY TO DEMONSTRATE DATA SUFFICIENCY
                                                                                        NIJ FY22 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories
                                                                                        VA DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC SCIENCE
                                                                                        VA
                                                                                        15PNIJ-22-GG-03577-SLFO
                                                                                        $141,921
                                                                                        Open2019
                                                                                        Black Box and White Box Forensic Examiner Evaluations - Understanding the Details
                                                                                        NIJ Non-solicited Applications, FY 2019
                                                                                        Federal Bureau of Investigation
                                                                                        
                                                                                        DJO-NIJ-19-RO-0010
                                                                                        $141,856
                                                                                        Open2015
                                                                                        Benefits and Limitations of the Statistical Methodology in Determining Evidentiary Value of Latent Print Identification: A Prospective Evaluation
                                                                                        NIJ FY 14 Research and Development for Publicly Funded Forensic Science Laboratories to Assess the Testing and Processing of Physical Evidence
                                                                                        City and County of Denver - Denver Police Department
                                                                                        CO
                                                                                        2015-DN-BX-K027
                                                                                        $140,949
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        Miami-Dade Research Study for the Reliability of the ACE-V Process: Accuracy, Precision, Reproducibility and Repeatability in Latent Fingerprint Examination
                                                                                        NIJ FY 10 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines
                                                                                        Miami Dade County
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2010-DN-BX-K268
                                                                                        $139,530
                                                                                        Closed2004
                                                                                        Evaluation and Application of Polynomial Texture Mapping (PTM) For Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence Comparisons
                                                                                        General Forensics Research and Development: Call for White Papers
                                                                                        California Department of Justice
                                                                                        CA
                                                                                        2004-IJ-CX-K008
                                                                                        $128,802
                                                                                        Closed2007
                                                                                        Enhanced Facial Identification System
                                                                                        National Institute of Justice Continuation Awards
                                                                                        New Jersey Institute of Technology
                                                                                        NJ
                                                                                        2007-RG-CX-K011
                                                                                        $128,754
                                                                                        Closed2006
                                                                                        Cultivating Methods to Enhance the Quality of Aged Fingerprints Developed by Cyanoacrylate Fuming
                                                                                        NIJ FY06 Research and Development on Impression Evidence Solicitation: Invited Full Applications
                                                                                        The University of Tennessee
                                                                                        TN
                                                                                        2006-DN-BX-K031
                                                                                        $126,505
                                                                                        Closed2006
                                                                                        Enhanced Visualization of Bloodstains
                                                                                        NIJ FY06 Research and Development on Crime Scene Tools, Techniques, and Technologies Solicitation: Invited Full Applications
                                                                                        Research Foundation c/o John Jay College
                                                                                        NY
                                                                                        2006-DN-BX-K026
                                                                                        $123,311
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        Development and delivery of a series of seven self-paced, interactive (with simulated exercises) online crime scene investigation training modules.
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Forensic Science Training Development and Delivery Program
                                                                                        Forensic Training Network, LLC
                                                                                        CA
                                                                                        2009-DN-BX-K176
                                                                                        $121,625
                                                                                        Closed2008
                                                                                        Delivery of Academic Workshops in Instrumental Trace Evidence Analysis
                                                                                        NIJ FY 08 Forensic Science Training Development and Delivery Program
                                                                                        The Florida International University Board of Trustess
                                                                                        FL
                                                                                        2008-DN-BX-K071
                                                                                        $120,883
                                                                                        Closed2016
                                                                                        Shooting Distance Determination: Identifying Variables Affecting Lead Density on a Target
                                                                                        Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        The University of Alabama at Birmingham
                                                                                        AL
                                                                                        2016-DN-BX-0184
                                                                                        $112,317
                                                                                        Closed
  
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