BJA FY25 Invited to Apply- Forensics Training and Technical Assistance (FTTA) Program
This grant funds state and local efforts to enhance forensic science through training, technical assistance, technology, and best practices for the criminal justice community.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: June 10, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500,000 per award; cooperative agreement; no cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports invited applicants in providing forensics training and technical assistance to enhance forensic science capacity and best practices in the criminal justice community.
Key Information: Only the Research Triangle Institute (RTI), International, officially invited by BJA, is eligible to apply.
Description
This funding opportunity supports the provision of forensics training and technical assistance (FTTA) to state and local agencies through nine forensic science grant programs. The goal is to enhance the capacity and outcomes of these agencies, improve the quality and practice of forensic science, and promote innovative solutions in technology, information exchange, and training/best practices for the criminal justice sector. The program is administered through a cooperative agreement and is available only to the specifically invited organization.
