Forensics Training and Technical Assistance Program
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- BJA FY25 Invited to Apply– Forensics Training and Technical Assistance (FTTA) Program Deadline: Jun 10, 2026 · up to $2.5M
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 16.044 (USAspending.gov).
- Research Triangle Institute 2 awards $10,700,000
- South Dakota State University $1,219,714
- University Of Wisconsin System $1,042,225
- University Of New Mexico $999,558
- Noblis, Inc. $872,282
- State Police, Kentucky Department Of $832,443
- Sam Houston State University $823,669
- Ohio State University, The $818,054
- North Carolina Department Of Public Safety $714,232
Program Objective
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 dedicated training and technical services; Support and enhance the capacity and program outcomes of active OJP forensic science program grantees; Foster the development of new knowledge, methods, and scientific tools to enhance investigations and the forensic analysis of evidence; Test and evaluate programs and practices relevant to forensic and investigative sciences or the application and outcomes of those sciences in a court of law.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
How to Apply
Award Procedure
All final award decisions will be made by the Assistant Attorney General, unless a statute explicitly authorizes award decisions by another official or there is written delegation of authority to another official. For successful applicants, JustGrants will send a system-generated email to the Application Submitter, Authorized Representative, and Entity Administrator with information on accessing their official award package in JustGrants. The award package will include key information (such as funding amount and period of performance) as well as award conditions that must be followed. The Authorized Representative for the entity should accept or decline the award within 45 days of the notification.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
The review procedure for applications is specified in the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) and generally includes eligibility and responsiveness, merit, programmatic, budget, and risk reviews.
Program details & compliance
Description
Establish and operate a Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCOE) to support research, development, testing, and evaluation process and technology transition activities in all areas of forensic science.
Mission Categories
Primary: Law Enforcement - Crime Analysis and Data
Required Documentation
• Timeline Form
• Letters of Support
• Organizational Chart
• Position Descriptions and Résumés
• List (to the extent known) of All Proposed Project Staff Members
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements