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CLOSING THIS WEEK: The #MedalOfValor recognizes public safety officers in law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency services who demonstrated exceptional acts of service. Prepare your nominations today: https://t.co/Ra0MyzJlhn

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Applications for FY25 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program are due on Oct 6. This funding program is designed to support initiatives to addresses capacity challenges within the Medical Examiner/Coroner system. Apply Now: https://t.co/DVejgGR7cP

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NEW | #DYK @OJPgov’s BJA is funding assistance for covering the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location and DNA testing in violent felony cases? Don’t miss the chance to apply for FY25 Post Conviction Testing of DNA Evidence! https://t.co/WWYXYrvbY5

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FINAL REMINDER: 2024-2025 Medal of Valor. Nominate public safety officers in #LawEnforcement, #firefighting and #EmergencyServices who have demonstrated outstanding acts of service in the line of duty. Submit your nominations by Friday, October 3: https://t.co/Ra0MyzJlhn

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#DYK BJA is funding initiatives that address capacity challenges within the Medical Examiner/Coroner system? Don’t miss the chance to apply for FY25 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program! Apply by October 6: https://t.co/DVejgGQznh

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DEADLINE ALERT: Recognize public safety officers in #LawEnforcement, #firefighting and #EmergencyServices for their extraordinary acts of service. BJA will accept nominations through October 3, 5:00 p.m. ET: https://t.co/Ra0MyzJT6V

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New funding opportunity! The @OJPgov BJA FY25 Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program supports initiatives to enhance the capacity to collect and analyze controlled substance prescription data. More: https://t.co/Wk0AfjIjkE #OJPFunding

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Apply here: https://t.co/ZYoH2fJw7b #OJPFunding

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New funding alert! The FY25 Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative grant is now open! @OJPgov’s BJA is supporting law enforcement efforts initiatives to reduce violent crime and improve strengthen police-community relations!

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New funding opportunity! The @OJPgov BJA FY25 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA grant supports prosecutors in the investigation and prosecution of violent cold case crimes. Apply today! https://t.co/CUrVM4dB2N #OJPFunding

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FUNDING ALERT! @OJPgov’s BJA FY25 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies will help establish or expand body-worn camera programs. Apply: https://t.co/AlmruZFsEx #OJPFunding

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NEW! Looking to improve forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services? @OJPgov’s BJA FY25 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement – Formula Grants Program is now accepting applications! Apply here: https://t.co/aUBGYcUqxq #OJPFunding

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New funding! @OJPgov’s BJA’s grant to improve forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services is open! https://t.co/6P3sPCbk77 #OJPFunding

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FUNDING ALERT! @OJPgov’s BJA is assisting in covering the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location and DNA testing in violent felony cases. Apply now for the FY25 Post Conviction Testing of DNA Evidence! https://t.co/WWYXYruE8x #OJPFunding

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Apply for the FY25 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program! https://t.co/rNlmJCQziu #OJPFunding

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY! @OJPgov’s BJA is supporting initiatives to improve the reporting, transportation, forensic processing and identification of missing persons and unidentified human remains cases.

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Agency heads! Don’t forget to nominate public safety officers for the #MedalOfValor. Nominators can submit more than one nomination. The submission deadline is October 3: https://t.co/Ra0MyzJlhn

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Do you know public safety officers who have exhibited a great act of courage? Find out if they qualify for the Medal of Valor: https://t.co/Ra0MyzJlhn

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#MedalOfValor Story: Fallen Senior Special Agent John Francis Capano of @atfhq was off duty when he encountered an armed robbery. He confronted the suspect and engaged in a struggle that proved to be fatal. He was awarded the Medal of Valor posthumously.

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Register here: https://t.co/jyLcmp1mlg

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FUNDING WEBINAR:

FY25 Competitive DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program - Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar
September 24, 2025, 2:00 pm ET
Attend a virtual presentation on eligibility and requirements for submitting an application.