BJA FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program
BJA FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program is offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance. Max award: $500,000. Applications close on Oct 29, 2026.
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2026-172711 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Closes | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | Not specified |
| Expected awards | Not specified |
| Who can apply | City or township governments, Special district governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), County governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), State governments |
| Category | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
Summary (excerpt)
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.…
View the official listing and apply on Grants.gov
Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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