Grant opportunity · Bureau of Justice Assistance

BJA FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement - Formula Grants Program

Up to $23,757,080

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.

Who may apply

State governments

Deadline

2026-10-30

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