BJA FY25 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)- Formula Grants Program

Closed

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Description

This funding opportunity seeks to support states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to process, and/or to increase the capacity to process, more DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). The objective is to reduce the number of forensic DNA and DNA database samples awaiting analysis and/or to prevent a backlog of forensic and database DNA samples.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Others

Contact

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov<br/>OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedSep 11, 2025
  • ClosesNov 24, 2025
  • Award floor$0
  • Award ceiling$3,500,000
  • CFDA16.036

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