O-BJA-2025-172621: BJA FY25 Invited to Apply– Forensics Training and Technical Assistance (FTTA) Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2026.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $2.5 million to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on June 10, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 28, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.5 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 10, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Only applicants that received an official invitation letter from BJA are able and eligible to apply. Applications will only be accepted from the following: Research Triangle Institute (RTI), International
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Forensics Training and Technical Assistance Program awards averaged $442,984; this notice allows up to $2.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (46% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2025 BJA Invited to Apply - Forensics Training and Technical Assistance (FTTA) Program. This opportunity seeks to support state and local site-based grant awards under nine forensic science grant programs. It will support and enhance their capacity and program outcomes as well as improve the quality and practice of forensic science through innovative solutions in development, technology, information exchange, and training/best practices resources for the criminal justice community.
Who has won Forensics Training and Technical Assistance Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Forensics Training and Technical Assistance Program (16.044) awarded $20.4 million across 46 grant awards, an average of $442,984 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 4 | $4.8 million |
| University of New Mexico | New Mexico | 1 | $999,558 |
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | West Virginia | 2 | $953,547 |
| Kentucky Department of State Police | Kentucky | 1 | $832,443 |
| Sam Houston State University | Texas | 1 | $823,669 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2025-172621 still open?
No. It closed on June 10, 2026.
Who can apply for BJA FY25 Invited to Apply– Forensics Training and Technical Assistance (FTTA) Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY25 Invited to Apply– Forensics Training and Technical Assistance (FTTA) Program?
Closed June 10, 2026. 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 $2.5 million each.
Who has won Forensics Training and Technical Assistance Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Research Triangle Institute, University of New Mexico, West Virginia University Research Corporation. The program made 46 awards worth $20.4 million in that time.
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