[Bureau of Justice Assistance](https://bja.ojp.gov/)

October 22, 2025 (Grants.gov) | October 29, 2025 (JustGrants)

Up to $1,000,000 per award; up to 3 awards anticipated; project period typically 1–2 years.

Supports state and local government crime laboratories in enhancing DNA analysis capacity and reducing backlogs for entry into CODIS.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity provides competitive funding to states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis. The program aims to maximize the effective use of DNA technology to process forensic DNA samples, reduce casework backlogs, and facilitate entry of DNA profiles into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). The ultimate goal is to help solve crimes and improve public safety through enhanced forensic capabilities. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov Application Deadline: **October 22, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern** - JustGrants Application Deadline: **October 29, 2025, 8:59 PM Eastern** Applicants must first submit through Grants.gov, then complete the full application in JustGrants. --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $1,000,000 per award - **Award Floor:** $0 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 3 - **Project Period:** Typically 1–2 years - **Cost Sharing/Match:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Units of local government Applicants must operate existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis. --- ## Application Process 1. **Register and submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL** via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360566) by the stated deadline. 2. **Complete and submit the full application** in [JustGrants](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) by the JustGrants deadline. 3. Review the [Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172441.pdf) for detailed instructions. 4. Applicants may apply for both Competitive and Formula CEBR funding, but must submit separate applications for each. --- ## Additional Information - This program is for competitive funding only; a separate solicitation exists for formula-based CEBR grants. - The program specifically supports the processing of DNA samples for entry into CODIS. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Solicitation Details](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172441) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360566) - [Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172441.pdf) - [Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/fy25-cebr-faq.pdf) - [JustGrants Application Portal](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | |-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) |

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

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