BJA FY26 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)—Competitive Grants Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is seeking applications for the FY 2026 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Competitive Grants Program to increase the capacity of state and local crime laboratories to process DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). Funded projects must focus on maximizing the effective use of DNA technology to strengthen evidence-based criminal justice responses, specifically by increasing laboratory capacity and efficiency or by implementing Rapid DNA in booking stations. The program will prioritize jurisdictions facing operational challenges by evaluating key performance measures reported by publicly funded forensic DNA laboratories. Eligible units of local government and states must submit their applications by November 3, 2026, for awards up to a ceiling of $4,900,000, with inquiries directed to the OJP Response Center at OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Other units of local government: For the purposes of this notice of funding opportunity, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.
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