BJA FY 2026 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
Bureau of Justice Assistance
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- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Amount
- $750,000
- Closes
- Oct 29, 2026 (in 38 days)
Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- O-BJA-2026-172708
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 16.036
Amount
$750,000
Who can apply
Local government agencies and State government agencies can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
For the purposes of this NOFO, eligible applicants are state and local prosecuting agencies or law enforcement agencies with an engaged prosecutorial entity. For the purposes of this NOFO, “other units of local government” include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.
About this opportunity
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.