FY25 Invited to Apply– Forensics Training and Technical Assistance (FTTA) Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for providing forensic science training and technical assistance to state and local criminal justice agencies. Only applicants that received an official BJA invitation letter are eligible to apply. Organizations receiving direct grant awards under the nine forensic science grant programs may apply for support enhancing their capacity and outcomes. This is a restricted opportunity for invited organizations only.
This grant is for providing forensic science training and technical assistance to state and local criminal justice agencies. Only applicants that received an official BJA invitation letter are eligible to apply. Organizations receiving direct grant awards under the nine forensic science grant programs may apply for support enhancing their capacity and outcomes. This is a restricted opportunity for invited organizations only.
Program description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2025 BJA Invited to Apply – Forensics Training and Technical Assistance (FTTA) Program. This opportunity seeks to support state and local site-based grant awards under nine forensic science grant programs. It will support and enhance their capacity and program outcomes as well as improve the quality and practice of forensic science through innovative solutions in development, technology, information exchange, and training/best practices resources for the criminal justice community.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for providing forensic science training and technical assistance to state and local criminal justice agencies. Only applicants that received an official BJA invitation letter are eligible to apply. Organizations receiving direct grant awards under the nine forensic science grant programs may apply for support enhancing their capacity and outcomes. This is a restricted opportunity for invited organizations only.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Invitation letter from BJA
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative with capacity-building plan
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capability statement
- Evaluation plan with measurable outcomes
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Justice Assistance
- 📧 OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
- 📞 202-514-9354
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.044 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$5,700,000
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$5,000,000
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$1,219,714
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$1,042,225
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$999,558
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Noblis, Inc. VA$872,282
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$832,443
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$823,669
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$818,054
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$714,232
Top States by Funding
- NC 6 awards $12.7M
- VA 6 awards $2.6M
- TX 3 awards $1.4M
- CA 3 awards $1.3M
- SD 1 awards $1.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.044). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $4,241,139 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only organizations that received an official invitation letter from BJA are eligible. This is a restricted opportunity, not open to the general public.
What is the deadline for applications?
The deadline is June 10, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What activities and costs does this grant support?
The grant supports forensic science training, technical assistance, and capacity-building for state and local criminal justice programs. It covers development, technology, information exchange, and best practice resources.
What funding amount can I expect?
The award range goes up to $2,500,000, though specific funding levels depend on your proposal and program needs.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, cost-sharing is not required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact your BJA program officer early if you received an invitation letter. Clarify eligibility and funding expectations before drafting your proposal.
- Focus your proposal on specific capacity-building needs and measurable outcomes for your forensic science program.
- Emphasize innovative approaches to forensic training, technology adoption, or information-sharing across criminal justice partners.
- Use data from your current grant program to demonstrate impact and justify the need for technical assistance and enhancement.
- Build in clear metrics and evaluation plans to show how the funding will improve forensic science practice and quality.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants submit applications without receiving a formal BJA invitation letter—this is an automatic disqualifier. Proposals lack specific metrics showing how training or technical assistance will improve forensic science outcomes. Applicants fail to connect their request to capacity-building for their existing forensic science grant programs.
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