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BJA FY25 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2025-172467

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Award Range

$0 – $500K

Deadline

October 27, 2025

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY25 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA. Bureau of Justice Assistance. 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... up to $500,000 per award.

Who Should Apply

City/township governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Special district governments, County governments, Other eligible entities (+2 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•State and local prosecuting agencies, Units of local government, Law enforcement agencies
•Deadline: 2025-10-27

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Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

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.

Who Can Apply

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

Eligible Applicant Types

City/Township GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsSpecial District GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)State GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $500K
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: September 17, 2025

Application Deadline: October 27, 2025 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

OJP Response Center OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

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