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BJA FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program

Posted Sep 21, 2026·open

AGENCY

USDOJ-OJP-BJA

PROGRAM

Discretionary

AMOUNT

$0 – $500K

CLOSES

Oct 29, 2026

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Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement—Competitive Grants Program. This opportunity funds improvements to forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by states and units of local government.

Eligibility

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Contact

Bureau of Justice Assistance

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

202-514-9354

Additional details

Funding instrument: Grant
Cost sharing required: No

Opportunity number: O-BJA-2026-172711

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