BJA FY25 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR)- Competitive Grants Program
Department of Justice ▸ Bureau of Justice Assistance
Description
This grant aims to help state and local government crime labs improve their DNA analysis capabilities to solve crimes and enhance public safety by using DNA technology more effectively. The goal is to process DNA samples for inclusion in the CODIS database. The funding is competitive, and agencies that qualify can apply for both this and the Formula Grants Program for additional support.
This funding opportunity seeks to support states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to solve crimes and protect public safety by maximizing the effective utilization of DNA technology to process DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Ind…
Source
Grant ID
O-BJA-2025-172441
Funding Source
Department of Justice ▸ Bureau of Justice Assistance
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- County governments
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- State governments
Awards & Funding
Award Ceiling
$1M
Funding Amount
Discretionary
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