O-BJA-2024-172111: BJA FY24 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 2024.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $500,000 to state and local governments. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $4.5 million in total. Applications closed on June 24, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 30, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Total funding$4.5 million
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2023-171700 | March 30, 2023 | Closed May 24, 2023 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2022-171341 | May 12, 2022 | Closed June 22, 2022 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2021-09003 | May 7, 2021 | Closed June 24, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 30, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 24, 2024 |
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 $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to fund applications to the FY 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program – Competitive (Coverdell Competitive Program) to improve forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by states and units of local government. This program furthers the DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.
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-2024-172111 still open?
No. It closed on June 24, 2024. A newer notice is open: O-BJA-2026-172759, closes November 10, 2026 (3 days left).
Who can apply for BJA FY24 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 FY24 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- Competitive?
Closed June 24, 2024. 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 $500,000 each. About $4.5 million in total across about 15 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.