BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
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…
Closes 8 Dec 2026 (34 days)
up to USD 1,000,000. Bureau of Justice Assistance
Who can apply
- Where
- United States, nationwide
- Industries
- any, or not stated
- Business size
- not stated
- Amount
- up to USD 1,000,000
- Dates
- opens 28 Oct 2026; closes 8 Dec 2026
The funder's text has not been read for criteria yet; open the source for the full rules.
Eligibility, in the funder's words
Other Units of Local Government: For the purposes of this notice of funding opportunity, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.
About the program
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.
Common questions
Am I eligible?
Only Bureau of Justice Assistance can say. The rules above are what the notice states; sign in and your business profile is compared with them line by line for a likely, maybe or unlikely verdict.
When does it close?
8 Dec 2026. Save it in your account for reminders 14, 7 and 2 days before.
Where do I apply?
On the funder's page: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364163
Is this one for you?
Sign in and your state, industry, size and turnover are compared with these rules line by line. Save it for closing reminders.