O-BJA-2021-09003: BJA FY 21 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- Competitive
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: BJA FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement - Formula Grants Program (O-BJA-2026-172759). Status: Closes November 10, 2026 (3 days left). It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2021.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $250,000 to state and local governments. It expected to make about 30 awards worth $4.5 million in total. Applications closed on June 24, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 13, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Total funding$4.5 million
- Expected awards30
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2024-172111 | April 30, 2024 | Closed June 24, 2024 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2023-171700 | March 30, 2023 | Closed May 24, 2023 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2022-171341 | May 12, 2022 | Closed June 22, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 7, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 24, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program awards averaged $393,477; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Department of Justice is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights, increases access to justice, supports crime victims, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJA seeks proposals for competitive funding under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (the Coverdell Program), which awards grants to states and units of local government to help improve forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services. Under the Coverdell Program, State Administering Agencies (SAAs) may apply for both formula and competitive funds. Units of local government may apply for competitive funds. This solicitation is ONLY for the competitive funds. An applicant that seeks to apply for Coverdell formula funds (consistent with 34 U.S.C. § 10563(a)(1)) available for grants to eligible states would need to apply under BJA's FY 2021 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (Formula) solicitation.
Who has won Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program (16.742) awarded $137 million across 349 grant awards, an average of $393,477 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of Emergency Services | California | 5 | $9.2 million |
| Texas Office of the Governor | Texas | 5 | $8.7 million |
| Florida Department of Law Enforcement | Florida | 6 | $7.3 million |
| New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services | New York | 6 | $5.4 million |
| Crime & Delinquency Pa Commission on | Pennsylvania | 5 | $3.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, O-BJA-2026-172759, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2021-09003 still open?
No. It closed on June 24, 2021. A newer notice is open: O-BJA-2026-172759, closes November 10, 2026 (3 days left).
Who can apply for BJA FY 21 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- Competitive?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from state and local governments.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 21 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- Competitive?
Closed June 24, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $4.5 million in total across about 30 awards.
Who has won Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Office of Emergency Services, Texas Office of the Governor, Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The program made 349 awards worth $137 million in that time.