O-BJA-2025-172471: BJA FY25 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 2025.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $1.0 million to colleges and universities and state and local governments. Applications closed on December 10, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 9, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- 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-2024-172014 | March 6, 2024 | Closed April 29, 2024 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2023-171580 | February 9, 2023 | Closed April 4, 2023 | 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 | September 17, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 10, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities and state and local governments.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Units of Local Government
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
This funding opportunity assists in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases (as defined by state law) where the results of such testing might show actual innocence. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.
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-2025-172471 still open?
No. It closed on December 10, 2025. A newer notice is open: O-BJA-2026-172771, closes December 8, 2026 (31 days left).
Who can apply for BJA FY25 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from colleges and universities and state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY25 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence?
Closed December 10, 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 $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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