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

October 27, 2025 (Grants.gov) | November 3, 2025 (JustGrants)

Up to $500,000 per award; project period and number of awards may vary.

Supports investigation and prosecution of violent cold case crimes with suspect DNA profiles to improve public safety and case resolution.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports state and local prosecuting agencies and law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of violent cold case crimes where a suspect DNA profile has already been developed. The initiative aims to increase public safety and provide resolution for victims and their families by enabling agencies to undertake investigative, prosecutorial, and forensic activities that may lead to successful prosecution or other appropriate case outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov Application Deadline: October 27, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern - JustGrants Application Deadline: November 3, 2025, 8:59 PM Eastern --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $500,000 per project - No minimum award amount specified - Total program funding not specified - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized) - Units of local government - State and local prosecuting agencies - Law enforcement agencies --- ## Application Process 1. **Prepare and submit applications through Grants.gov** by October 27, 2025. 2. **Complete the submission in JustGrants** by November 3, 2025. 3. Review the [Notice of Funding Opportunity](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172467.pdf) for detailed instructions. 4. All required forms and attachments must be included as outlined in the solicitation. --- ## Additional Information - The program is part of the Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program (CFDA 16.036). - Funds may be used for investigative, prosecutorial, and forensic analysis activities specifically related to cold case violent crimes with developed suspect DNA profiles. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Full Solicitation](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172467) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360609) - [Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172467.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |-----------------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | General inquiries and technical assistance |

BJA FY25 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

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