# BJA FY25 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2025-172467-bja-fy25-prosecuting-cold-cases-using-dna/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360609

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $500,000 to state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on October 27, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2025-172467 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 27, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.036 |

## Who can apply

- 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, Units of local government, Law enforcement agencies

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2025-172467 still open?

No. It closed on October 27, 2025.

### Who can apply for BJA FY25 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 FY25 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA?

Closed October 27, 2025. 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.