F.S. 943.327 and legislatively appropriated funding establish the Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Grant program within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) is the combined application of laboratory testing, genetic genealogy, and law enforcement investigative methods to develop investigative leads in unsolved violent crimes and identify unidentified human remains (UHR). This funding may be used to develop SNP DNA profiles eligible for upload to the genealogical databases that permit law enforcement use, as well as for genetic genealogical research. Such methods must be employed in accordance with Department rule.

Funding is available to local law enforcement agencies and medical examiner’s offices to support those agencies and offices in the processing of DNA samples as specified below:

• Analysis of DNA samples collected under applicable legal authority, using forensic investigative genetic genealogy methods for solving violent crimes
• Analysis of DNA samples of unidentified human remains (regardless of manner of death)