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

Opportunity number O-BJA-2026-172711 · Assistance listing 16.742

Deadline
Oct 29, 2026 · 0 days left
Posted
Sep 21, 2026
Award size
Up to $500K
Total program funding
Not listed
Expected awards
Not listed
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding type
Grant
Category
Law justice and legal services

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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.

Who can apply

  • Special district governments
  • City or township governments
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • County governments
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments

See the official notice for eligibility details.

Agency contact

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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Details from Grants.gov, last updated Sep 21, 2026. Deadlines and requirements can change: always confirm them in the official notice and the agency's page.