BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence program. Offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance; awards $0 – $1.0M; applications due December 8, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Bureau of Justice Assistance
- Award amount
- $0 – $1.0M
- Deadline
- December 8, 2026
- Geography
- United States
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence program. This opportunity will assist states and units of local government in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases (as defined by state law) where the results of such testing might show actual innocence.
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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