BJA FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement - Formula Grants Program
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings: 16.742 -- Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program
Last Updated: September 21, 2026
Description
Under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvements Grant Program, state administering agencies (SAAs) may be eligible and apply for both formula and competitive funds. This NOFO is ONLY for formula funds. An applicant seeking to apply for Coverdell competitive funds (consistent with 34 U.S.C. § 10563(a)(2)) that are available to eligible states and units of local government would need to apply separately under BJA’s FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement—Competitive Grants Program NOFO.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
OJP Response Center
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP Response Center
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: October 30, 2026
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
$23,757,080
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2026-172759
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
September 21, 2026
Archive date:
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