O-BJA-2023-171580: BJA FY 23 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence (O-BJA-2026-172771). Status: Closes December 8, 2026 (31 days left). It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2023.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 9, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2026-172771 | October 28, 2026 | Closes December 8, 2026 (31 days left) | Open |
| O-BJA-2025-172471 | September 17, 2025 | Closed December 10, 2025 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2024-172014 | March 6, 2024 | Closed April 29, 2024 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2022-171340 | May 12, 2022 | Closed June 22, 2022 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2021-04003 | May 6, 2021 | Closed July 12, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 9, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 4, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities and state and local governments.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence awards averaged $834,984; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (67% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence (16.820) awarded $41.7 million across 50 grant awards, an average of $834,984 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of Emergency Services | California | 3 | $3.5 million |
| New York City Off of Cheif Med Exam | New York | 2 | $2.5 million |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | 2 | $2.3 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Committee for Public Counsel Services | Massachusetts | 2 | $2.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, O-BJA-2026-172771, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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