BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Open
Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering grants of up to $1.0 million to colleges and universities and state and local governments. Applications close on December 8, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 28, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awardsnot stated
- Total fundingnot stated
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | October 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 8, 2026 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to colleges and universities and state and local governments.
- 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: For the purposes of this notice of funding opportunity, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence program. This opportunity will assist states and units of local government 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.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Bureau of Justice Assistance, OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov, 202-514-9354.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepts 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 FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence?
Closes December 8, 2026 (38 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each.
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