INL23CA0011-WHPGUATEMALA-ROLJS-012623: Increase the Use of Scientific Evidence in Criminal Cases
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement notices from 2023.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 26, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$850,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | January 26, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 27, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 26, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Criminal Justice Systems awards averaged $412,973; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (72% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Criminal Justice Systems grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Criminal Justice Systems (19.703) awarded $375 million across 908 grant awards, an average of $412,973 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Center for State Courts | Virginia | 36 | $146 million |
| American Bar Association | District of Columbia | 21 | $35.9 million |
| Strategic Capacity Group, Inc | Virginia | 33 | $29.4 million |
| Fundacion Para La Implementacion, Diseno, Evaluacion y Analisis de Politicas Publicas, A.C. | 1 | $12.0 million | |
| The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth | Texas | 1 | $9.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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