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DNA testing

FY24 Formula DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program

Closing Date
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The goal of this opportunity is to assist eligible states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to process, and/or to increase the capacity to process, more DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System by publicly funded forensic DNA and DNA database laboratories.

FY 2023 Formula DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program

Closing Date
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Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to provide funding to states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to process, and/or to increase the capacity to process, more DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System by publicly funded forensic DNA and DNA database laboratories.

FY 2023 Competitive DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program

Closing Date
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Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to provide funding to 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.

FY 2023 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

Closing Date
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This program provides funding to support the prosecution of violent crime cold cases where a DNA profile from a known or unknown suspect has been identified.

FY 2023 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

Closing Date
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Application JustGrants Deadline
This program provides funding to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases where the results of such testing might show actual innocence.

FY 2022 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence Solicitation

June 2022

During this webinar, which was held on June 1, 2022, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) personnel provided information about the FY 2022 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence funding opportunity. The presenters discussed the purpose and goals of this funding opportunity; reviewed its eligibility requirements; and addressed frequently asked questions.

FY 2022 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program (Formula)

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This program provides funding to states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to increase the capacity of publicly funded forensic DNA and DNA database laboratories to process more DNA samples.

FY 2022 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This program provides funding to increase the capacity of state and local prosecution offices to address/close violent crime cold cases.

FY 2022 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This opportunity will provide funding to assist 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.