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

November 24, 2025 (Grants.gov)

Up to $3,500,000 per award; no minimum; single-year funding.

Supports state and local government crime laboratories in processing and increasing capacity for DNA analysis to reduce backlogs and prevent future delays.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity is designed to support states and local government units with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis. The goal is to process more DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), thereby reducing the number of forensic and DNA database samples awaiting analysis and helping to prevent future backlogs. The program provides formula-based grants to eligible jurisdictions to enhance laboratory capacity and efficiency in DNA analysis. --- ## Due Dates - Application Deadline (Grants.gov): **November 24, 2025** --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $3,500,000 per award - **Award Floor:** $0 - **Funding Instrument:** Grant (Formula) - **Project Period:** Single-year funding There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this program. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Other units of local government (including towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state) Applicants must have existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review the Full Notice of Funding Opportunity:** [Download the full NOFO (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172460.pdf) 2. **Register and Apply via Grants.gov:** Applications must be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360565) by the deadline. 3. **Submit Required Materials:** Follow all instructions in the solicitation, including required forms and attachments. 4. **Additional Resources:** - [Opportunity Overview (PDF)](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/fy25-overview-cebr-formula.pdf) - [Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/fy25-cebr-faq.pdf) --- ## Additional Information - The objective is to support laboratories in processing forensic and database DNA samples to reduce and prevent backlogs. - No cost-sharing or matching funds are required. - For further details, visit the [official program page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172460). --- ## External Links - [BJA Funding Opportunity Page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172460) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360565) - [Download Full NOFO (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172460.pdf) - [Opportunity Overview (PDF)](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/fy25-overview-cebr-formula.pdf) - [FAQs (PDF)](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/fy25-cebr-faq.pdf) --- ## 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)- Formula Grants Program

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