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BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Administered by Bureau of Justice Assistance, this law & justice grant invites applications from eligible applicants, with applications due Dec 8, 2026. It provides awards up to $1M.

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Deadline
Dec 8, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1M
Posted
Oct 28, 2026
Opportunity number
O-BJA-2026-172771
CFDA
16.820

Opportunity description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence program. This opportunity will assist states and units of local government 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.

Who can apply

  • County governments
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • City or township governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • State governments
  • Special district governments

Other Units of Local Government: For the purposes of this notice of funding opportunity, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.

Funding

Award ceiling
$1M

Agency contact

Bureau of Justice Assistance

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Where to apply

Submission is handled entirely on Grants.gov. Open the official listing below to see the full notice, required forms, and the authoritative deadline.

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