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BJA FY25 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program

USDOJ-OJP-BJA O-BJA-2025-172472
Posted: Sep 16, 2025 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 10/27/2025
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Funding Information

Award Ceiling
$500,000
Expected Number of Awards
14

Description

This NOFO improves forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by states and units of local government. Funding is to be used for forensic science laboratories and/or medical examiner/coroner offices. (See the Definitions section for additional information).

Synopsis

This NOFO improves forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by states and units of local government. Funding is to be used for forensic science laboratories and/or medical examiner/coroner offices. (See the Definitions section for additional information).

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Special district governments State governments Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Units of local government

Funding Activity Categories

Law, Justice and Legal Services

CFDA Numbers

  • 16.742 - Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program

Contact Information

Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Contact: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Email: OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov
Phone: 202-514-9354
OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Sep 16, 2025 01:13:21 PM EDT

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