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Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

FY 2026 Funding Available
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Funding

Available Funding

BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

  • Grants.gov deadline: October 29, 2026
  • JustGrants deadline: November 5, 2026

Funding History

Since the inception of this program, beginning in FY 2019, there have been 70 awards made, in the amount of $35,163,239.

Award Year

Number of Awards

Total Amount Funded

FY 2019

2

$970,239

FY 2020

10

$4,700,000

FY 2021

13

$6,955,000

FY 2022

15

$7,500,000

FY 2023

15

$7,998,000

FY 2024

15

$7,000,000

Grantee Maps

The Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Program section of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's Forensic Training and Technical Assistance program website houses an interactive map and listing of all awards made through this program.

Date Modified: September 21, 2026
Date Created: September 9, 2020