Synopsis

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.
Response Date	Dec 08, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date	Oct 28, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	1,000,000
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name	Bureau of Justice Assistance
Link to Additional Information:	https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2026-172771
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-514-9354

CFDA Program(s)

• 16.820: Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence