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DNA Backlog Reduction Program in Texas

DNA Backlog Reduction Program (16.741) awarded $31.8 million to recipients in Texas in 29 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 8.3% of the program's national total. Texas Department of Public Safety received the most, $11.3 million.

By year

Grants under this program to recipients in Texas
Fiscal yearAwardsAmount
FY 20216$6.5 million
FY 202214$16.4 million
FY 20239$9.2 million
FY 20240-$31,205
FY 20250-$257,370

Recipients in Texas

The 10 largest, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientTypeAwardsAmount
Texas Department of Public SafetyState and local governments4$11.3 million
Houston Forensic Science Center IncOther5$8.7 million
Harris CountyState and local governments4$3.9 million
Tarrant CountyState and local governments4$1.8 million
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort WorthColleges and universities5$1.7 million
Dallas County TexasState and local governments1$1.2 million
City of Fort WorthState and local governments2$1.2 million
City of Fort WorthOther2$1.1 million
Attorney General of TexasState and local governments1$533,200
City of HoustonState and local governments1$500,000

Counted by the recipient's location. A recipient based in Texas may carry out the work elsewhere.

Open opportunities under this program

None is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now.

Questions people ask

How much DNA Backlog Reduction Program money goes to Texas?

$31.8 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 29 awards. Texas ranks 2nd of 52 states and territories for this program.

Who receives DNA Backlog Reduction Program money in Texas?

The largest recipient is Texas Department of Public Safety, with $11.3 million in 4 awards. Next are Houston Forensic Science Center Inc and Harris County.

Can organizations in Texas apply now?

No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year.

DNA Backlog Reduction Program in other states

Other large programs in Texas

All federal grants in Texas

Amounts are federal obligations reported to USAspending.gov for fiscal 2021 to 2025; see how our data works.