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BJA FY25 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance

Assistance Listings
  • 16.036 -- Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program

Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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Description

This NOFO supports prosecutors in the investigation and prosecution of violent cold case crimes where a suspect DNA profile is already developed. This initiative aims to enhance public safety and ensure appropriate case resolution for victims and their families. Law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies may utilize this funding for investigative and prosecutorial activities, as well as crime and forensic analyses that could increase the rate of successful prosecutions and/or other appropriate resolution of cases. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • County governments
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Nonprofit

  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

State and local prosecuting agencies, Units of local government, Law enforcement agencies

Grantor contact information

Description

OJP Response Center OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Email

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172467

Closed: October 27, 2025

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

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Award Minimum

$500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

O-BJA-2025-172467

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:

1

Posted date:

September 17, 2025

Archive date:

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