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BJA FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement—Competitive Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity

This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance aims to fund improvements in forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services for state and local government laboratories. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice - Eligible Applicants: - State, county, city, township, and special district governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Nonprofit Native American tribal organizations - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Funding is intended for forensic science and medical examiner/coroner service improvements - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minimum grant award is $500,000 - No cost sharing or matching requirement - Open to a wide range of government and tribal entities - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified in the notice - The program is competitive and designed to enhance forensic capabilities across eligible entities.

Description

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is for the BJA FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement—Competitive Grants Program. It funds improvements to forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including those provided by laboratories operated by states and units of local government. Eligible applicants include various government entities and nonprofit Native American tribal organizations. The program offers grants with a minimum award of $500,000 and does not require cost sharing or matching.

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