O-BJA-2021-09001: BJA FY 21 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program
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 Justice Assistance notices from 2021.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $150,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 17 awards worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 24, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 13, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$150,000
- Total funding$2.0 million
- Expected awards17
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2025-172448 | September 11, 2025 | Closed October 6, 2025 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2024-171979 | February 14, 2024 | Closed April 10, 2024 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2023-171570 | February 7, 2023 | Closed April 11, 2023 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2022-171339 | May 12, 2022 | Closed June 22, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 7, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 24, 2021 |
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)
See Eligibility Section
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Strengthening the Medical Examiner - Coroner System awards averaged $184,134; this notice allows up to $150,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (93% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Department of Justice is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights, increases access to justice, supports crime victims, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJA seeks proposals to strengthen the medical examiner/coroner (ME/C) system in the United States. Through this program, BJA will support grants in two focus areas by: Supporting forensic pathology fellowships. Providing resources necessary for medical examiner and coroner offices to achieve accreditation.
Who has won Strengthening the Medical Examiner - Coroner System grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Strengthening the Medical Examiner - Coroner System (16.037) awarded $6.1 million across 33 grant awards, an average of $184,134 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation | Oklahoma | 1 | $876,983 |
| Department of Justice Wisconsin | Wisconsin | 1 | $846,460 |
| Chief Medical Examiner, Connecticut Office of the | Connecticut | 3 | $707,449 |
| Prince George's County, Maryland | Maryland | 1 | $500,000 |
| District of Columbia, Government of | District of Columbia | 2 | $395,966 |
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 O-BJA-2021-09001 still open?
No. It closed on June 24, 2021.
Who can apply for BJA FY 21 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 21 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program?
Closed June 24, 2021. 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 $150,000 each. About $2.0 million in total across about 17 awards.
Who has won Strengthening the Medical Examiner - Coroner System grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice Wisconsin, Chief Medical Examiner, Connecticut Office of the. The program made 33 awards worth $6.1 million in that time.