** Funding season is here ** If your agency needs resources for DNA testing, backlog reduction or forensic improvements, several programs are now open. Applications are due soon. Link to the programs’ official website is here.

CEBR (Competitive) – Supports DNA capacity building and backlog reduction. Grants.gov: 10/22 | JustGrants: 10/29

CEBR (Formula) – Formula-based DNA funding to state agencies with options for staffing, supplies and outsourcing. Grants.gov: 10/22 | JustGrants: 10/29

SAKI (Sexual Assault Kit Initiative) – Funds testing of kits, investigation and survivor support. Grants.gov: 10/27 | JustGrants: 11/3

Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA – Resources for prosecutor law enforcement teams to pursue DNA-driven cold cases. Grants.gov: 10/27 | JustGrants: 11/3

MUHR (Missing & Unidentified Human Remains) – Assists ME/coroner offices with recovery and identification of UHR. Grants.gov: 10/10 | JustGrants: 10/17

Postconviction DNA Testing – Supports review and testing in violent felony cases where DNA may prove innocence/guilt. Grants.gov: 10/10 | JustGrants: 10/17

Coverdell (Competitive & Formula) – Forensic improvement grants covering quality, timeliness and accreditation. Grants.gov: 10/27 | JustGrants: 11/3

Strengthening ME/Coroner System – Supports ME/coroner offices with fellowships and accreditation efforts. Grants.gov: 10/6 | JustGrants: 10/14

At Sorenson Forensics, we partner with agencies across the US by providing accredited DNA testing for grant-funded projects.