BJA FY25 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)- Competitive Grants Program
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings: 16.036 -- Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program
Last Updated: September 12, 2025
Description
This funding opportunity seeks to support states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to solve crimes and protect public safety by maximizing the effective utilization of DNA technology to process DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
This program is for Competitive funding only. See FY 2025 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) – Formula Grants Program for formula funding. Eligible agencies may apply for both Competitive and Formula CEBR Funding.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Units of local government
Grantor contact information
Description
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: October 22, 2025
Award
$--
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2025-172441
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:
2
Posted date:
September 11, 2025
Archive date:
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