BJA FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement - Formula Grants Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance
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- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Amount
- $23,757,080
- Closes
- Oct 30, 2026 (in 39 days)
Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- O-BJA-2026-172759
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 16.742
Amount
$23,757,080
Who can apply
State government agencies can apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
About this opportunity
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.