Funding Agency:

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

Solicitation Title:

FY25 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) – Formula Grants Program

Funding Opportunity Number:

O-BJA-2025-172460

Assistance Listing Number:

16.036

Deadlines:

• Grants.gov: October 22, 2025, by 11:59 PM EST  
• JustGrants: October 29, 2025, by 8:59 PM EST  

Program Summary:

Provides formula-based funding to increase the capacity of public forensic DNA labs to process more samples for CODIS. Funds may be used to:  

• Expand DNA processing capabilities  
• Prevent or reduce backlogs of forensic and database DNA samples  

Eligibility:

States and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis  

Links:

Online Opportunity Page
NOFO Page