Bureau of Justice Assistance
BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
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- Who can apply
- GovernmentHigher Education
- Award amount
- Up to $1M
- Deadline
- Dec 8, 2026
- Geography
- National
- Application notesMedium effort
- Federal application
Next step
Apply at Grants.gov
Focus areas
About this grant
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.
Additional details
- CFDA / ALN Number
- 16.820
- Program Title
- Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
- Funding Instrument
- Grant
- Source
- Grants.gov · View original listing
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