BJA FY25 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)- Competitive Grants Program
ID: 360566Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering the FY25 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Competitive Grants Program to support states and local government units with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis. The program aims to enhance the effective utilization of DNA technology to process samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), thereby aiding in crime-solving and public safety. This competitive funding opportunity has an award ceiling of $1 million, with an expected three awards to be granted, and applications are due by October 22, 2025. For further details, applicants can contact the grantor at OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172441.

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