O-BJA-2023-171582: BJA FY 23 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2023.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $500,000 to state and local governments and tribes. 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$500,000
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2026-172708 | September 21, 2026 | Closed October 29, 2026 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2025-172467 | September 17, 2025 | Closed October 27, 2025 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2024-172005 | March 4, 2024 | Closed April 25, 2024 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2022-171337 | May 12, 2022 | Closed June 22, 2022 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2021-94004 | May 3, 2021 | Closed June 22, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 9, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 4, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
State and local prosecuting agencies Law enforcement State agencies
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program awards averaged $665,361; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (96% 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 provide grant funding to support the prosecution of violent crime cold cases where a DNA profile from a known or unknown suspect has been identified. Provided that a DNA profile attributed to a known or unknown suspect has been identified, this funding also supports investigative activities as well as crime and forensic analyses that could lead to prosecuting violent crime cold cases.
Who has won Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program (16.036) awarded $117 million across 176 grant awards, an average of $665,361 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Department of Public Safety | Texas | 1 | $3.2 million |
| Florida Department of Law Enforcement | Florida | 1 | $3.1 million |
| Georgia Bureau of Investigation | Georgia | 1 | $2.8 million |
| Department of Justice California | California | 1 | $2.7 million |
| Tennessee Bureau of Investigation | Tennessee | 2 | $2.5 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2023-171582 still open?
No. It closed on April 4, 2023.
Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA?
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 $500,000 each.
Who has won Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas Department of Public Safety, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The program made 176 awards worth $117 million in that time.
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