With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks to fund improvements to forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by states and units of local government.
Under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program, state administering agencies (SAAs) may apply for both formula and competitive funds. Units of local government may apply only for competitive funds. This solicitation is only for competitive funds. See the FY24 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program—Formula solicitation for formula funding.
Eligible Applicants:
- State governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
See the solicitation for additional opportunity and eligibility details, as well as directions on how to apply.