BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
Issued by Bureau of Justice Assistance · via Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 29 Oct 2026, 23:59 UTC
- Value
- USD 750,000
- Reference
- O-BJA-2026-172708
- Location
- United States
Details
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. Eligibility: 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 range: USD 0 – 750000
CFDA number(s): 16.036
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Context for bidders
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