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BJA FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement - Formula Grants Program

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O-BJA-2026-172759Grant

Response Deadline10/30/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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The Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Department of Justice is soliciting applications for the FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Formula Grants Program. This specific opportunity, identified by solicitation number O-BJA-2026-172759, is exclusively for formula funds available to state administering agencies. It is distinct from the competitive grants program, and any applicants seeking competitive funds must apply separately under the corresponding NOFO. Interested state administering agencies must submit their responses by the deadline of October 30, 2026. The program is managed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and inquiries can be directed to the OJP response center.

General Info

FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science formula grants for state agencies due October 30, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Justice → Bureau Of Justice AssistanceView Agency

NAICS

922190 - Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety ActivitiesView NAICS

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 21

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 30

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Response Deadline

10/30/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Justice → Bureau Of Justice Assistance

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OfficeUSA

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Department Of Justice → Bureau Of Justice Assistance

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Office AddressUSA

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Bureau of Justice Assistance

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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.

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