BJA FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings: 16.742 -- Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program
Last Updated: September 21, 2026
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: October 29, 2026
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2026-172711
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:
1
Posted date:
September 21, 2026
Archive date:
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