# BJA FY 23 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2023-171580-bja-fy-23-postconviction-testing-of-dna-evidence/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/345947

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $1.0 million to colleges and universities and state and local governments. It expected to make about 15 awards. Applications closed on April 4, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2023-171580 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 4, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.820 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to fund proposals for projects that will defray the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in cases of violent felony offenses (as defined by state law) in which actual innocence might be demonstrated. The Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence Program also provides funds to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case review and evidence location in these cases. This program is one of several forensic science programs that moved from the National Institute of Justice to BJA in FY 2020. For a complete list and additional information about these programs, visit https://bja.ojp.gov/topics/forensic-sciences.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2023-171580 still open?

No. It closed on April 4, 2023. A newer notice is open: O-BJA-2026-172771, closes December 8, 2026 (31 days left).

### Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence?

Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from colleges and universities and state and local governments.

### What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence?

Closed April 4, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each.

### Who has won Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Office of Emergency Services, New York City Off of Cheif Med Exam, The Regents of the University of Colorado. The program made 50 awards worth $41.7 million in that time.