BJA FY25 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings
- 16.050 -- Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program supports efforts to improve the reporting, transportation, forensic processing, and identification of missing persons (MP) and unidentified human remains (UHR) cases, including those involving migrants as authorized by Public Law 116-277. This program increases public safety by providing resources to locate and identify missing persons and unidentified human remains in the United States. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- County governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Accredited, publicly funded, Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) forensic laboratories, Medical examiner offices, Accredited, publicly funded toxicology laboratories, Accredited, publicly funded crime laboratories
Grantor contact information
Description
OJP Response Center
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closed: November 20, 2025
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2025-172470
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
September 17, 2025
Archive date:
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