law_justice_and_legal_services · USDOJ-OJP-BJA
BJA FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172711
24 days left
Award Range
$0 – $500K
Deadline
October 29, 2026
What This Grant Funds
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
Eligible Applicant Types
Special District GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsCounty GovernmentsState GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $500K
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Posted: September 21, 2026
Application Deadline: October 29, 2026 (24 days remaining)
Agency Contact
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.govReady to apply?
View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov