BJA FY25 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Posted: Sep 17, 2025 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 12/10/2025
Funding Information
Award Ceiling
$1,000,000
Description
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.
Synopsis
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Other Units of Local Government
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 16.820 - Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Contact Information
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Contact: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Email: OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov
Phone: 202-514-9354
OJP Resource Center
OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResourceCenter@usdoj.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 3
Last Updated: Dec 09, 2025 01:40:01 PM EST
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