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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:** 1,088**Total Amount Awarded:** $250,671,899
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                                                  Title
                                                  Original Solicitation
                                                  RecipientSort descending
                                                  State
                                                  Award Number
                                                  Amount
                                                  Status2006
                                                                                        West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Enhancement
                                                                                        NIJ FY06 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program Solicitation
                                                                                        West Virginia Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2006-DN-BX-0091
                                                                                        $116,073
                                                                                        Closed2008
                                                                                        FY 08 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program
                                                                                        NIJ FY 08 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program
                                                                                        West Virginia Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2008-CD-BX-0086
                                                                                        $104,401
                                                                                        Closed2007
                                                                                        2007 West Virginia Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program
                                                                                        NIJ FY 07 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
                                                                                        West Virginia Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2007-CD-BX-0038
                                                                                        $96,594
                                                                                        Closed2018
                                                                                        Characterization of Modern Ammunition and Background Profiles: A Novel Approach and Probabilistic Interpretation of Inorganic Gunshot Residue
                                                                                        NIJ FY18 Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
                                                                                        WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2018-R2-CX-0009
                                                                                        $100,000
                                                                                        Closed2019
                                                                                        Validation of a Single Instrument, Single Sample Protocol for the Detection of the Inorganicand Organic Constituents of Firearms Discharge Residue
                                                                                        Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, FY 2019
                                                                                        WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2019-R2-CX-0044
                                                                                        $100,000
                                                                                        Closed2013
                                                                                        Biometrics from the Isotopic Analysis of Amino Acids in Human Hair
                                                                                        NIJ FY 13 Basic Scientific Research to Support Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        West Virginia University Research Corporation
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2013-DN-BX-K007
                                                                                        $283,464
                                                                                        Closed2015
                                                                                        Viable, Affordable, and Meaningful Integration of Organic and Inorganic Analysis of Firearms Discharge Residue
                                                                                        NIJ FY 15 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        West Virginia University Research Corporation
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2015-DN-BX-K048
                                                                                        $212,875
                                                                                        Closed2018
                                                                                        Fast Screening of Firearm Discharge Residues by Laser-based Spectrochemical Methods, Electrochemical Sensors, and Chemometrics
                                                                                        NIJ FY18 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2018-DU-BX-0186
                                                                                        $379,394
                                                                                        Closed2019
                                                                                        Development of a Baseline Survey of Random Presence of Glass and Paint for the Interpretation of Evidence in the U.S. Courts
                                                                                        Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes, FY 2019
                                                                                        WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2019-DU-BX-0015
                                                                                        $326,820
                                                                                        Closed2020
                                                                                        Assessing the Strength of Trace Evidence Fracture Fits Through a Comprehensive, Systematic, and Quantifiable Approach
                                                                                        Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes, Fiscal Year 2020
                                                                                        WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        2020-DQ-BX-0012
                                                                                        $466,543
                                                                                        Past Project Period End Date2022
                                                                                        Assessing the reliability of modern μXRF technology for expanded impact on the forensic examination and interpretation of trace evidence
                                                                                        NIJ FY22 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories
                                                                                        WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        15PNIJ-22-GG-03571-SLFO
                                                                                        $388,814
                                                                                        Open2023
                                                                                        Strengthening Scientific Foundations for Advancing Best Practices in the Collection, Storage, Analysis, and Interpretation of Organic and Inorganic Gunshot Residues
                                                                                        NIJ FY23 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes
                                                                                        WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION
                                                                                        WV
                                                                                        15PNIJ-23-GG-04218-SLFO
                                                                                        $564,733
                                                                                        Open2006
                                                                                        Western Forensic and Law Enforcement Training Center (WFLETC) Support for Training & Casework Projects for the State of Colorado
                                                                                        NIJ FY06 Office of Science and Technology Congressionally Directed Awards
                                                                                        Western Forensic Law Enforcement Training Center
                                                                                        CO
                                                                                        2003-DD-BX-K013
                                                                                        $246,807
                                                                                        Closed2003
                                                                                        The proposal is to establish the Western Forensic and Law Enforcement Training Center (WFLETC) to train First Responders and Crime Scene Personnel in the proper handling and collection of evidence as
                                                                                        National Institute of Justice Congressionally Directed Awards
                                                                                        Western Forensic Law Enforcement Training Center
                                                                                        CO
                                                                                        2003-DD-BX-K013
                                                                                        $248,375
                                                                                        Closed2004
                                                                                        The proposal is continue the work of the Western Forensic and Law Enforcement Training Center (WFLETC) to train First Responders and Crime Scene Personnel in the proper handling and collection of evid
                                                                                        National Institute of Justice Congressionally Directed Awards - Office of Science and Technology
                                                                                        Western Forensic Law Enforcement Training Center
                                                                                        CO
                                                                                        2003-DD-BX-K013
                                                                                        $989,477
                                                                                        Closed2005
                                                                                        Western Forensic and Law Enforcement Training (WFLETC) Casework Support & Training.
                                                                                        NIJ/Office of Science & Technology Earmarks
                                                                                        Western Forensic Law Enforcement Training Center
                                                                                        CO
                                                                                        2003-DD-BX-K013
                                                                                        $98,664
                                                                                        Closed2005
                                                                                        Whitley County Coroner's Office Strive for Professionalism--Equipped to Serve
                                                                                        Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement
                                                                                        Whitley County
                                                                                        IN
                                                                                        2005-DN-BX-0095
                                                                                        $60,068
                                                                                        Closed2014
                                                                                        A Plan for the State of Wisconsin to Improve Forensic Science and medical Examiner Quality Services
                                                                                        NIJ FY 14 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
                                                                                        Wisconsin Department of Justice
                                                                                        WI
                                                                                        2014-CD-BX-0012
                                                                                        $128,610
                                                                                        Closed2010
                                                                                        2010 Paul Coverdell Forensic Improvement Program
                                                                                        FY2010 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
                                                                                        Wisconsin Department of Justice
                                                                                        WI
                                                                                        2010-CD-BX-0023
                                                                                        $417,167
                                                                                        Closed2005
                                                                                        A multi-year state plan to improve forensic science/medical examiner services in the State of Wiscosin.
                                                                                        Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement
                                                                                        Wisconsin Department of Justice
                                                                                        WI
                                                                                        2005-DN-BX-0019
                                                                                        $178,678
                                                                                        Closed2009
                                                                                        2009 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program
                                                                                        NIJ FY 09 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program
                                                                                        Wisconsin Department of Justice
                                                                                        WI
                                                                                        2009-CD-BX-0007
                                                                                        $293,349
                                                                                        Closed2011
                                                                                        FY2011 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
                                                                                        NIJ FY 11 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
                                                                                        Wisconsin Department of Justice
                                                                                        WI
                                                                                        2011-CD-BX-0048
                                                                                        $346,545
                                                                                        Closed2008
                                                                                        2008 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Wisconsin Department of Justice
                                                                                        NIJ FY 08 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program
                                                                                        Wisconsin Department of Justice
                                                                                        WI
                                                                                        2008-CD-BX-0021
                                                                                        $207,943
                                                                                        Closed2006
                                                                                        Forensic science improvement plan
                                                                                        NIJ FY06 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program Solicitation
                                                                                        Wisconsin Department of Justice
                                                                                        WI
                                                                                        2006-DN-BX-0092
                                                                                        $188,820
                                                                                        Closed2007
                                                                                        2007 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant
                                                                                        NIJ FY 07 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
                                                                                        Wisconsin Department of Justice
                                                                                        WI
                                                                                        2007-CD-BX-0006
                                                                                        $210,521
                                                                                        Closed
  
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