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: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500,000 per award; cooperative agreement; no cost-sharing required
Summary: Supports invited organizations in providing forensics training and technical assistance to enhance forensic science capacity and outcomes for the criminal justice community.
Key Information: Only invited applicants (specifically RTI International) are eligible.
This opportunity provides funding through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to support the Forensics Training and Technical Assistance (FTTA) Program. The program aims to strengthen and enhance the capacity and program outcomes of state and local site-based grant awards made under nine forensic science grant programs. The focus is on improving the quality and practice of forensic science through innovative solutions, including technology development, information exchange, and training or best practices resources for the criminal justice community.