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BJA FY25 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2025-172471

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Award Range

$0$1.0M

Deadline

December 10, 2025

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY25 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence. Bureau of Justice Assistance. This funding opportunity assists 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. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the... up to $1,000,000 per award.

Who Should Apply

Special district governments, County governments, City/township governments, Other eligible entities, State governments (+1 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Other Units of Local Government
  • Deadline: 2025-12-10

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What This Grant Funds

This funding opportunity assists 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. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.

Who Can Apply

Other Units of Local Government

Eligible Applicant Types

Special District GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)State GovernmentsPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$1.0M
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: September 17, 2025
Application Deadline: December 10, 2025 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

OJP Resource Center OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov