BJA FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program
Open. Closes October 29, 2026, 7 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance, opportunity number O-BJA-2026-172711.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2026-172711 |
| Assistance listing | 16.742 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Posted | September 21, 2026 |
| Closes | October 29, 2026 |
| Award range | Up to $500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | State governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) City or township governments |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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.
Official notice and documents
- No files are attached on Grants.gov. The full text is on the official page.
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