O-BJA-2025-172470: BJA FY25 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: BJA FY 2026 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program (O-BJA-2026-172716). Status: Closes December 2, 2026 (25 days left). It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2025.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $1.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities and state and local governments. Applications closed on November 20, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 19, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2026-172716 | October 19, 2026 | Closes December 2, 2026 (25 days left) | Open |
| O-BJA-2023-171578 | February 9, 2023 | Closed April 18, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 17, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 20, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and state and local governments.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Accredited, publicly funded, Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) forensic laboratories, Medical examiner offices, Accredited, publicly funded toxicology laboratories, Accredited, publicly funded crime laboratories
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program awards averaged $669,929; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (70% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program supports efforts to improve the reporting, transportation, forensic processing, and identification of missing persons (MP) and unidentified human remains (UHR) cases, including those involving migrants as authorized by Public Law 116-277. This program increases public safety by providing resources to locate and identify missing persons and unidentified human remains in the United States. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.
Who has won Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program (16.050) awarded $14.7 million across 22 grant awards, an average of $669,929 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth | Texas | 2 | $2.0 million |
| University of South Florida | Florida | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia Department of Health | Virginia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Florida Department of Law Enforcement | Florida | 1 | $996,045 |
| Texas State University | Texas | 1 | $996,045 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, O-BJA-2026-172716, 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-2025-172470 still open?
No. It closed on November 20, 2025. A newer notice is open: O-BJA-2026-172716, closes December 2, 2026 (25 days left).
Who can apply for BJA FY25 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY25 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program?
Closed November 20, 2025. 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 $1.0 million each.
Who has won Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, University of South Florida, Virginia Department of Health. The program made 22 awards worth $14.7 million in that time.
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