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BJA FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement - Formula Grants Program

Funder
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Award amount
Up to $23,757,080
Deadline
October 30, 2026
Eligible countries
United States

Summary

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.

Summary as listed on Grants.gov (opportunity 363908). Always read the full announcement for eligibility, limits and how to apply.

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