BJA FY 2026 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program

The BJA FY 2026 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program provides grant funding to improve reporting, transportation, forensic processing, and identification of missing persons and unidentified human remains, including migrant cases. Eligible applicants include local governments, state agencies, accredited forensic and toxicology laboratories, medical examiner offices, and other public‑sector entities. The program aims to enhance public safety by supporting resources for case management, forensic analysis, and inter‑agency coordination. Up to $1 million in total award ceiling is available, with an anticipated 30 applications. The solicitation opens 19 Oct 2026 and closes 2 Dec 2026. • Funding type: Grant (CFDA 16.037 & 16.050) • Eligible entities: towns, counties, states, public forensic labs, medical examiner offices, etc. • Primary focus: forensic processing, transportation, and identification of missing persons/UHR • Award ceiling: $1,000,000 (no minimum) • Application deadline: 2 Dec 2026 • Expected project period: FY 2026 (approximately 12 months) • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.