BJA FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement - Formula Grants Program

USDOJ-OJP-BJA Posted O-BJA-2026-172759

Description

Under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvements Grant Program, state administering agencies (SAAs) may be eligible and apply for both formula and competitive funds. This NOFO is ONLY for formula funds. An applicant seeking to apply for Coverdell competitive funds (consistent with 34 U.S.C. § 10563(a)(2)) that are available to eligible states and units of local government would need to apply separately under BJA’s FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement—Competitive Grants Program NOFO.
Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
$23,757,080.00
Total Estimated Funding
Not specified
Expected Awards
Not specified
Key Dates
Posted
September 21, 2026
Closes
October 30, 2026
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Agency Code
USDOJ-OJP-BJA
Funding Instrument
Other