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Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence

Federal Funding Agency:

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Applicant Eligibility:

State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline October 10, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern
JustGrants Deadline October 17, 2025, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Up to $1,000,000

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity:

This funding opportunity assists 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.

Solicitation