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BJA FY25 Forensic Ballistics and Higher Education Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

BJA FY25 Forensic Ballistics and Higher Education Program is a federal competitive grant from Bureau of Justice Assistance for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $1.2M. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Educational Organizations: Private, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education with established academic progr. The application deadline is September 14, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
Up to $1.2M
Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2025 Forensic Ballistics and Higher Education Program. This program enables public and state-controlled institutions of higher education to partner with local law enforcement and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to develop or build upon current specialized curricula that provide comprehensive forensic education in firearm ballistics and crime gun intelligence (CGI). Since foundational curricula in crime gun intelligence, National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) operations, and forensic ballistics have already been developed and piloted, this NOFO will support hands-on training for students to gain proficiency and competency in firearms evidence processing, ballistic analysis using NIBIN, CGI generation, and investigative methodologies that support criminal apprehension and conviction. The program will increase the pipeline of trained professionals entering the forensic science and law enforcement workforce while building sustainable partnerships between higher education and law enforcement agencies to combat violent gun crime. This funding opportunity will expand geographic reach and create replicable frameworks for national dissemination.

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Educational Organizations: Private, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education with established academic programs in criminal justice, forensic science, or related field.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number O-BJA-2025-172672. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source