Educational Conferences Grants & Funding Digital Imaging News Newsletter

Current Funding

Current Solicitations Updated June 6, 2008

Funding sources ranging from congressional appropriations to homeland security. All sources are date sensitive and subject to change.

2009 Funding Appropriations Updated April 15, 2008

In February 2008 the Administration released its Fiscal Year 2009 budget proposal to Congress. This proposal eliminated funding for several programs that currently fund local and state law enforcement agencies. Proposed cuts included eliminating the COPS program (a cut of $587 million), the JAG program (a cut of $170 million) and the LETPP program (a cut of $442 million) in addition to eliminating funding from several other local, state and tribal law enforcement programs. The House and Senate Budget Committees are currently working on their budget proposals for 2009. An amendment is currently being sponsered that requests the Bryne - JAG programs to be funded at 2007 levels of $524 million. This amendment passed the Senate Budget Committee on March 6, 2008.

For full text and details of the Appropriations Bill, check the Library of Congress webpage at: http://thomas.loc.gov/home/approp/app09.html

2008 Funding Appropriations Updated December 26, 2007

On December 18, 2007 both the House and Senate approved the Omnibus Appropriations bill for FY 2008 which provides funding for the remaining 11 measures (including the Department of Commerce, Justice & State) currently being funded under the 4th Continuing Resolution (H.J. Res 72). This bill was signed into law by the President on December 26, 2007. Listed below is a summary of the funding levels for state & local law enforcement included in this bill:

Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) / Edward Byrne Memorial Grant Program:
The Omnibus Appropriations bill provides for $170 million for the Edward Byrne Memorial Grant Program. This is a 68% decrease from the current funding level of $520 million.
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS):
The Omnibus Appropriations bill provides for $587 million for COPS. This is a 9% increase from the current funding level of $541 million. Within this allocation, the following funding levels have been earmarked; $205 million for Law Enforcement Technology and Interoperable Communications, $152 million for DNA Backlog/Crime Lab Improvement, $20 million to restart the COPS hiring program and $18 million for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Program.

For full text and details of the Appropriations Bill, check the Library of Congress webpage at: http://thomas.loc.gov/home/approp/app08.html

Funding Resources

Potential Funding Sources Updated May 29, 2007

Sources with a beneficial track record of supporting agencies in the purchase of a Forensic Digital Imaging Solutions. The list includes contact information and web site addresses to expedite your search.

Purchasing a New System

General guidelines and tips for purchasing new technology for your agency. This resource will help you through all stages: from planning through post execution and beyond.

Grant Writing Tips

Grant writing procedures and proposal development. This document includes tips and ideas on how best to present your grant proposal.