BJA FY25 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program

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Bureau of Justice Assistance

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.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Others

Contact

OJP Response Center<br/>OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedSep 17, 2025
  • ClosesNov 20, 2025
  • Award floor$0
  • Award ceiling$1,000,000
  • CFDA16.050

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