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BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172771

About this opportunity

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence program. This opportunity will assist states and units of local government in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases (as defined by state law) where the results of such testing might show actual innocence.

Who can apply

  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Special district governments
  • State governments

Additional eligibility information: 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.

Each funder sets its own eligibility, so check the details on their page before you apply.