BJA FY25 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings: 16.820 -- Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Description
This funding opportunity assists in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases (as defined by state law) where the results of such testing might show actual innocence. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Special district governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Other Units of Local Government
Grantor contact information
Description
OJP Resource Center
OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closed: December 10, 2025
Award
$--
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2025-172471
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
September 17, 2025
Archive date:
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