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

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

Up to $3,500,000 per award; no minimum; project period and number of awards vary.

Supports state and local governments with crime labs to increase DNA analysis capacity and reduce or prevent backlogs in forensic and database DNA samples.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity is designed to help states and units of local government that operate crime laboratories conducting DNA analysis. The goal is to enhance the capacity to process more DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), reduce the number of forensic and database DNA samples awaiting analysis, and prevent future backlogs. Funding is formula-based and aims to support improvements in laboratory operations, equipment, personnel, and related activities necessary for efficient DNA processing. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov Submission Deadline: **October 22, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern** - JustGrants Submission Deadline: **October 29, 2025, 8:59 pm Eastern** Applicants must first submit through Grants.gov and then complete the full application in JustGrants by the respective deadlines. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per applicant: **$3,500,000** - No minimum award floor - The number of awards and total program funding are not specified; awards are formula-based and may vary by applicant No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## 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 operate existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis. --- ## Application Process 1. **Register with Grants.gov** and submit the initial application by the Grants.gov deadline. 2. **Complete the full application in JustGrants** by the JustGrants deadline. 3. Review the [Notice of Funding Opportunity](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172460.pdf) for detailed instructions and required documentation. 4. Frequently asked questions and additional guidance are available on the [program page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172460). --- ## Additional Information - The program is formula-based; funding allocations may depend on factors such as population or crime lab workload. - The primary objective is to process more DNA samples for CODIS and reduce or prevent backlogs. - No cost sharing or matching funds are required. - Related opportunities, including competitive CEBR grants, are available; see the [BJA funding page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172460) for details. --- ## External Links - [Full Program Information & Application Instructions](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172460) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360565) - [Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172460.pdf) - [Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/fy25-cebr-faq.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | |----------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | OJP Response Center (BJA) | [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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