BJA FY25 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program

The Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering a grant opportunity titled "BJA FY25 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program" aimed at addressing capacity challenges within the Medical Examiner/Coroner (ME/C) system. This program seeks to enhance the quality of medicolegal death investigations and increase the number of certified forensic pathologists in response to the growing demands exacerbated by opioid-related fatalities and the COVID pandemic. The grant, which has an award ceiling of $300,000 and anticipates issuing 13 awards, is open to various eligible applicants, including local government units, with no cost-sharing requirement. Interested parties can find more information and apply before the closing date of October 6, 2025, by visiting the provided link or contacting the grantor at OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov.