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

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

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

Supports state and local governments with crime labs to process and increase capacity for DNA sample analysis to reduce or prevent forensic DNA backlogs.

--- ## Description This program provides formula grants to states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct 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 may be used to increase throughput, improve processes, and address existing bottlenecks in laboratory operations related to forensic DNA analysis. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov application deadline: **October 22, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern** - JustGrants submission deadline: **October 29, 2025, 8:59 pm Eastern** --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $3,500,000 per award - **Award Floor:** $0 (no minimum) - **Project Period:** Single-year funding Estimated total program funding is not specified, but awards may be up to $3.5 million each. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must be: - 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) Eligible applicants must have existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis. --- ## Application Process 1. **Register and Apply via Grants.gov:** Submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL forms by October 22, 2025. 2. **Complete Submission in JustGrants:** After Grants.gov submission, complete the full application in the JustGrants system by October 29, 2025. 3. **Prepare Required Documents:** Review the [Notice of Funding Opportunity](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172460.pdf) for all required attachments and instructions. 4. **No Cost Sharing/Matching:** There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this program. --- ## Additional Information - The program specifically supports DNA analysis for entry into CODIS and aims to address both current backlogs and prevent future ones. - Only agencies with existing DNA analysis laboratories are eligible. - For further details and FAQs, consult the [program page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172460) and [FAQ document](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/fy25-cebr-faq.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Full Opportunity Announcement (Grants.gov)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360565) - [Program Page & Application Instructions (BJA)](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172460) - [Download 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 | [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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