BJA FY25 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
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BJA FY25 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA: 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | BJA FY25 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA |
| Federal Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA) |
| Grant Categories: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2025-172467 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 16.036 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | October 27th, 2025 |
| Original Application Deadline: | October 27th, 2025 |
| Posted Date: | September 17th, 2025 |
| Creation Date: | September 17th, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | October 22nd, 2025 |
| Total Program Funding: | |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $500,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | September 17th, 2025 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- 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.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- State and local prosecuting agencies, Units of local government, Law enforcement agencies
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172467
- Grant Announcement Contact
- OJP Response Center
[email protected]
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