BJA FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance · Opportunity O-BJA-2026-172711
Deadline
October 29, 2026
36 days left
Award range
Up to $500k
Total program funding
—
PostedSeptember 21, 2026
Who can apply
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other)
About this opportunity
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.
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