FY25 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvements
Funds PA forensic labs to improve services, accreditation, equipment, and training, with a focus on opioid and synthetic drug-related forensic science advancements.
Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Due Dates: July 7, 2026 (Questions deadline) | July 14, 2026 (Egrants application deadline)
Funding Amounts: ~$740,000 total; typical awards up to $200,000 for 12 months
Summary: Supports PA forensic labs in improving forensic services, accreditation, equipment, and personnel training, prioritizing opioid and synthetic drug challenges.
Key Information: At least 59% of budget must address opioid/synthetic drug-related activities.
Description
This opportunity from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) funds state, county, and municipal forensic crime laboratories to enhance the quality and timeliness of forensic services across Pennsylvania. The program is designed to support activities such as laboratory accreditation, certification of forensic analysts, equipment upgrades, personnel training, and elimination of evidence backlogs, with a strong emphasis on combating the impact of opioids and synthetic drugs within the criminal justice system. Applicants must dedicate at least 59% of their budget to opioid or synthetic drug-related activities.
