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BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
Bureau of Justice Assistance
- Funding
- Up to $750K≈ €674K
- Deadline
- 29 Oct 2026Closes today
- Funding type
- Grant
- Location
- United States
Overview
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (COLD) Program. This opportunity supports prosecutors in the investigation and prosecution of violent cold case crimes where a DNA profile from a suspect is already developed. This initiative aims to enhance public safety, hold violent offenders accountable, and further case resolution for victims and their families. Law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies may utilize this funding for investigative and prosecutorial activities, as well as crime and forensic analysis that could increase the rate of successful prosecutions and/or other appropriate resolution of cases.
Eligibility
The source does not list businesses among eligible applicants.
Eligible applicants
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- State governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- County governments
Funding details
- Amount per award
- Up to $750K≈ €674K
- Currency
- USD
Important dates
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Deadline
- 29 Oct 2026