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

November 20, 2025 (Full application deadline)

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

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

--- ## Description The Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program provides funding to enhance the reporting, transportation, forensic analysis, and identification of missing persons (MP) and unidentified human remains (UHR) cases across the United States. The program aims to increase public safety by equipping organizations with resources to locate and identify missing persons and unidentified remains, including cases involving migrants, as authorized by Public Law 116-277. --- ## Due Dates - Full application deadline: **November 20, 2025** --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $1,000,000 per project - **Award Floor:** No minimum - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** Not specified - **Project Duration:** Not specified; refer to the solicitation for details - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not 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, specifically: - Accredited, publicly funded Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) forensic laboratories - Medical examiner offices - Accredited, publicly funded toxicology laboratories - Accredited, publicly funded crime laboratories Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements as outlined in the solicitation. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360607) by the stated deadline. - Review the [full Notice of Funding Opportunity](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172470.pdf) for detailed submission instructions, required documents, and evaluation criteria. - Additional program information and resources are available on the [BJA MUHR Program page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172470). --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching funds are required. - The program supports a wide range of activities related to missing and unidentified persons, including forensic analysis and identification efforts. - A program webinar was held on September 25, 2025; a recording will be made available on the [BJA funding webinars page](https://bja.ojp.gov/node/214066#previously-held-recorded-fy25-opportunity-webinars). --- ## External Links - [BJA MUHR Program Information](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172470) - [Full Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172470.pdf) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360607) - [Funding Webinars](https://bja.ojp.gov/node/214066#previously-held-recorded-fy25-opportunity-webinars) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | |-------------------------|------------------------------------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | For assistance accessing the full announcement or with application questions, contact the OJP Response Center by email.

BJA FY25 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program

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