Forensics Training and Technical Assistance Program
Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs
Program goal(s) name: Establish a FTCOE. Program goal(s) description: Strengthen the quality and practice of forensic science through training and technical assistance, research and development, testing and evaluation, technology adoption, and information exchange. Program objective(s) name: Improve knowledge and training on the most current forensic technologies. Project objective(s) description: Support and strengthen the capabilities of forensic science service providers through a range of
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Helps forensic science programs improve their services through training and expert guidance. Provides support to enhance capacity and implement best practices in forensic science.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Provides expertise, training, and technical assistance to grantees of specific BJA forensic science programs to help them meet strategic goals, implement national recommendations, enhance capacity and outcomes, and foster sustainability through new technologies and best practices.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: forensic science, justice system, public safety
Region: US
Other Criteria: current grantee of a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) forensic science program, grantees of DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (competitive and formula), grantees of Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program (competitive), grantees of Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program (competitive and formula), grantees of Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence (competitive), grantees of Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (competitive), grantees of Strengthening the Medical Examiner–Coroner System Program (competitive)
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Prepare early by ensuring registration and users are up to date in the systems involved in the application process.
- Review the DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist.
- Access JustGrants Application Submission Training Resources for guidance.
- Submit your application through the JustGrants system.
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- May 15, 2026Closing DateMay 13, 2026Grants.gov DeadlineMay 15, 2026Application JustGrants Deadline
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- Indirect cost rate agreement
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Training and educational sessions
- On-site or remote guidance on forensic-related issues
- Assistance in increasing site capacity
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 25% minimum
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind contributions
- 📚Stacking Rules
- Cumulative government assistance allowed
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation of cash and in-kind contributions required
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- quarterly
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- performance measures
- narrative questions
- closeout questions
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 📢Branding Requirements
- acknowledgment of federal funding
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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