BJA FY25 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-BJA-2025-172467
- Agency
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Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $500,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Law, Justice and Legal Services
- Eligible applicants
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- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Special District Governments
- State Governments
- Other
- County Governments
- City/Township Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Points of contact
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- OJP Response Center ojp.responsecenter@usdoj.gov (800) 851-3420
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs is seeking grant applications from state, local, county, city, and tribal governments to support the investigation and prosecution of violent cold case crimes with developed suspect DNA profiles. The primary objective of this grant opportunity is to enhance public safety and provide resolution for victims' families by funding investigative and prosecutorial activities, as well as crime and forensic analyses that could increase successful case resolutions. Eligible applicants include a wide range of governmental entities, with a focus on law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies that can leverage DNA evidence to advance cold case investigations. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the grant appears to prioritize agencies with clear strategies for utilizing DNA technology to solve long-standing criminal cases. The application deadline is set for October 27, 2025, with the grant opportunity officially posted on September 17, 2025.
The grant is part of the Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program (CFDA 16.036), which historically provides awards ranging from $100,000 to $2.7 million, though the exact funding range for this specific opportunity is not specified. The program aims to support jurisdictions in collecting, processing, and analyzing DNA evidence for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), with typical award periods lasting approximately two years. Funding can be used for various purposes, including hiring DNA analysts, purchasing laboratory equipment, providing overtime for case processing, and supporting staff training. The place of performance will be at the applicant's existing facilities, with a focus on forensic laboratories and prosecutorial offices capable of advancing cold case investigations through advanced DNA technologies.
Synopsis
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.
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