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    Grant Opportunities

    Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program, FY2026

    This federally-funded grant program supports projects that improve forensic science or medical examiners services as well as projects to emerging forensic science. Specific funding (approx. 56% of available amount) has been reserved for projects that support responses to the opioid epidemic. In addition to program-specific requirements, counties should review the Governor’s Public Safety Office eligibility requirements regarding cybersecurity training, computerized criminal history database reporting, etc.

    Anticipated Total Awarded: $2 million
    Maximum Award: None
    Match Requirement: None
    Duration of Grant Award:
    Date Available: 12/16/2024 8:00 AM
    Date Due: 2/13/2025 5:00 PM

    Funding Agency Contact:

    eGrants@gov.texas.gov or (512) 463-1919