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BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA

ID: O-BJA-2026-172708 • Type: Posted
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Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (COLD) Program. This opportunity supports prosecutors in the investigation and prosecution of violent cold case crimes where a DNA profile from a suspect is already developed. This initiative aims to enhance public safety, hold violent offenders accountable, and further case resolution for victims and their families. Law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies may utilize this funding for investigative and prosecutorial activities, as well as crime and forensic analysis that could increase the rate of successful prosecutions and/or other appropriate resolution of cases.
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) [DOJ - OJP]
Category of Funding
Law, Justice and Legal Services
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
16.036 - Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 9/21/26 the Bureau of Justice Assistance posted grant opportunity O-BJA-2026-172708 for BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA. The grant will be issued under grant program 16.036 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA.

Timing

Posted Date
Closing Date
Due in 14 Days
Last Updated
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Special district governments
County governments
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
City or township governments
Additional Info
For the purposes of this NOFO, eligible applicants are state and local prosecuting agencies or law enforcement agencies with an engaged prosecutorial entity. For the purposes of this NOFO, “other units of local government” include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$750,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Contact Email
ojp.responsecenter@usdoj.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(202) 514-9354
Additional Information Site
https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2026-172708

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