BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
Bureau of Justice Assistance · Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program (16.036)
Posted 21 Sept 2026 · 28 days left
In plain terms
The US Bureau of Justice Assistance funds state and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute violent cold case crimes where DNA evidence exists, with awards up to 750,000 US dollars. Applications in English are due by 29 October 2026.
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Summary
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (COLD) Program. This opportunity supports prosecutors in the investigation and prosecution of violent cold case crimes where a DNA profile from a suspect is already developed. This initiative aims to enhance public safety, hold violent offenders accountable, and further case resolution for victims and their families. Law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies may utilize this funding for investigative and prosecutorial activities, as well as crime and forensic analysis that could increase the rate of successful prosecutions and/or other appropriate resolution of cases.
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Who can apply
- government
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: County governments; State governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); City or township governments
For the purposes of this NOFO, eligible applicants are state and local prosecuting agencies or law enforcement agencies with an engaged prosecutorial entity. For the purposes of this NOFO, “other units of local government” include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.