[Bureau of Justice Assistance](https://bja.ojp.gov/)

October 10, 2025 (Grants.gov) | October 17, 2025 (JustGrants)

Up to $1,000,000 per award; no minimum.

Supports efforts to improve the reporting, transport, forensic processing, and identification of missing persons and unidentified human remains in the U.S.

--- ## Description This program provides funding to enhance the reporting, transportation, forensic analysis, and identification of missing persons (MP) and unidentified human remains (UHR) cases, including cases involving migrants. The initiative aims to increase public safety by providing resources to help locate and identify missing individuals and unidentified remains throughout the United States, as authorized by Public Law 116-277. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov Application Deadline: October 10, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern - JustGrants Application Deadline: October 17, 2025, 8:59 PM Eastern --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $1,000,000 per project - No minimum award amount specified - Number of awards is not specified; total program funding not listed - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Other eligible entities: - Accredited, publicly funded Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) forensic laboratories - Medical examiner offices - Accredited, publicly funded toxicology laboratories - Accredited, publicly funded crime laboratories Applicants should review the full solicitation for detailed eligibility and accreditation requirements. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted in two parts: 1. **Grants.gov Submission:** Complete and submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL forms by October 10, 2025. 2. **JustGrants Submission:** Complete the full application in the JustGrants system by October 17, 2025. - Download and review the [Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172470.pdf) for detailed instructions. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - The program is authorized under Public Law 116-277. - Projects may address cases involving migrants as well as the general U.S. population. - For further details on allowable activities and requirements, refer to the solicitation linked below. --- ## External Links - [Program Solicitation and Details](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172470) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360607) - [Download Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172470.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | |------------------------|----------------------------------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | For technical assistance with Grants.gov or JustGrants, refer to their respective help desks as noted in the solicitation.

BJA FY25 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program

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