O-BJA-2026-172711: BJA FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program
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 2026.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $500,000 to state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on October 29, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 21, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2025-172472 | September 16, 2025 | Closed October 27, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 21, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 29, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement—Competitive Grants Program. This opportunity funds improvements to forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by states and units of local government.
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-2026-172711 still open?
No. It closed on October 29, 2026. A newer notice is open: O-BJA-2026-172759, closes November 10, 2026 (3 days left).
Who can apply for BJA FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program?
Closed October 29, 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 $500,000 each.
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.
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