BJA FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement - Formula Grants Program

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Bureau of Justice Assistance

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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.

Who can apply

State governments

Contact

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

Key dates & funding

PostedSep 21, 2026
ClosesOct 30, 2026
Award floor$0
Award ceiling$23,757,080
CFDA16.742

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