BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Bureau of Justice AssistanceO-BJA-2026-172771
Description
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.
Award Ceiling
$1.0M
CFDA Number
16.820
Funding Instrument
Grant
Funding Level
Federal
Jurisdiction
US
Cost Sharing
No
Open Date
October 28, 2026
Close Date
December 8, 2026
Posted Date
October 28, 2026
Eligible Applicant Types
Special district governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)County governmentsState governmentsCity or township governments
Tags
USDOJ-OJP-BJACFDA:16.820GrantLaw, Justice and Legal Services
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