# Increase the Use of Scientific Evidence in Criminal Cases

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/inl23ca0011-whpguatemala-roljs-012623-increase-the-use-of-scientific-evidence-in-criminal/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/345606

> Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $850,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 27, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | INL23CA0011-WHPGUATEMALA-ROLJS-012623 |
| Agency | Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 27, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $850,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.703 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

- U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);- U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code;- U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or section 26 US 115 of the US 115 of the U.S. tax code;- Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);- Foreign-based educational institutions

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala / the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) announces an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to support the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF) of Guatemala with the implementation of the project to “Increase the Use of Scientific Evidence in Criminal Cases.” The objective of the project is to build INACIF's capacity to provide timely and effective forensic services from the Computer Forensics Laboratory for judicial processes and convictions to dismantle criminal structures.

## Questions people ask

### Is INL23CA0011-WHPGUATEMALA-ROLJS-012623 still open?

No. It closed on March 27, 2023.

### Who can apply for Increase the Use of Scientific Evidence in Criminal Cases?

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Increase the Use of Scientific Evidence in Criminal Cases?

Closed March 27, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $1.0 million in total for one award.

### Who has won Criminal Justice Systems grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Center for State Courts, American Bar Association, Strategic Capacity Group, Inc. The program made 908 awards worth $375 million in that time.